The only dictation app that runs natively on Linux alongside Mac, Windows, and the web — with voice typing, meeting transcription, and AI text actions in one subscription. This is the honest comparison: dicted, Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, and Dragon, side by side.
Genuine free tier — no credit card, no voice training.
dicted supports both modes. Most tools are push-to-talk only. Here's how they differ — and when each works best.
Your left hand stays near the modifier key. Every new thought costs a keystroke.
Works best in quiet environments. In noisy settings, switch to push-to-talk — dicted supports both.
Every cell is factually defensible from public product documentation. Where competitors have genuine strengths, we say so.
| Feature | dicted | Wispr Flow | SuperWhisper | Dragon Pro v16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional always-on hands-free mode | PTT + hands-free | Push-to-talk only | Push-to-talk only | Push-to-talk only |
| Web app (no install) | app.dicted.ai | |||
| macOS | No Mac app | |||
| Windows | ||||
| Linux | .deb + AppImage | |||
| Meeting transcription | No bot | |||
| AI text actions | Unlimited | Formatting | ||
| Voice notes + tasks | ||||
| Free tier | 2 hr/mo | 2,000 wds/wk | Trial |
Comparison details reflect publicly available information about third-party products as of June 2026 and may change — please verify current features and pricing on each provider's official website. Product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners; references here are nominative and do not imply affiliation or endorsement.
Every tool here has a genuine use case. This is our honest read of where each fits best.
In a quiet environment, always-on VAD removes the start/stop friction. You speak when you have a thought, pause when you don't, and the text follows naturally. The interface gets out of the way.
dicted supports both modes. Hands-free is available when your environment suits it; push-to-talk is always there when it doesn't — noisy rooms, calls, open offices. You decide.
dicted Pro is $144/yr — unlimited voice typing and AI text actions, plus 100 hr/mo meeting transcription.
Unlimited is for one human — not bots, multi-person sharing, or resale. Fair use applies.
Get Pro24-month price lock on annual · Cancel any time · Dictation audio discarded after transcription
Voice typing, meetings, and AI actions — Mac, Windows, Linux, and Web. Free to start.
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