dicted's voice typing overlay sits above every app on your desktop — email, code editors, Slack, Google Docs, terminals. It types at your cursor, exactly like a keyboard, on Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web.
Genuine free tier — no credit card, no voice training.
dicted's floating overlay types at your cursor wherever it is — in any app, on any OS. You speak. The words appear.
Works in any environment. Full control over when the microphone is active.
Works best in quiet environments. In noisy settings, switch back to push-to-talk — dicted supports both.
One subscription. Linux, macOS, Windows, and Web. Up to 3 devices.
Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch — the only commercial voice typing app on Linux.
Native overlay for any app. Push-to-talk or optional hands-free.
Native overlay. Works in any Windows app with keyboard input.
No install required. Works in any browser on any OS.
iOS and Android
Mobile apps are in development — pending store approval. The web app at app.dicted.ai works on mobile browsers now. Your account syncs across all your devices.
dicted's overlay types at your cursor wherever it is — not just inside a specific app or browser tab. It works the same way your keyboard does, using OS-level accessibility. No plugin, no extension, no per-app setup.
After dictating, select text and trigger an AI action: Summarize, Rewrite, Translate, Extract Action Items. Works in any app — not just word processors.
Built-in tools are free and cover the basics. dicted goes further across platforms.
| Feature | OS built-in tools | dicted |
|---|---|---|
| Works in any app (not just one) | Limited | Yes — any app on desktop |
| macOS | macOS Dictation (built-in) | Native app (DMG, Apple Silicon) |
| Windows | Windows Speech Recognition (built-in) | Native app (MSI) |
| Linux | No native built-in | Native app (.deb + AppImage) |
| Web (no install) | Yes — app.dicted.ai | |
| Optional always-on hands-free mode | Varies by OS | Yes — neural VAD (quiet settings) |
| AI text actions | Yes — unlimited on Pro | |
| Meeting transcription | Yes — upload file, no bot | |
| Free tier | OS built-in is free | Yes — 2 hr/mo; no CC |
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.
dicted's free tier gives you 2 hours of voice typing per month — try it in every app. Pro unlocks unlimited voice typing, AI text actions, and 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 in any app — Linux, macOS, Windows, and Web. Free to start.
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