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What it is

Talon Voice provides hands-free computer input for writing, coding, browsing, and gaming on Windows, macOS, and Linux through X11. Its free speech recognition engine accepts voice commands, and it works with Dragon without additional setup. Users can add custom vocabulary and define commands, global hotkeys, settings, and application-specific behavior in.talon files. Multiple commands can be chained in one utterance. Talon supports eye-tracking mouse control with a compatible Tobii 4C, Tobii 5, or equivalent tracker; its getting-started guide also describes recognizing noises such as pops and hisses. Python files and embedded CPython offer an extension route without requiring Python on the host system. The guide says Wayland support is not planned because compositors lack required APIs. The license says app-to-service communication uses TLS and usage metrics do not record actual input, speech, text, or screen contents. Talon has a free plan; Talon+ is listed at $155 a month, billed annually.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Talon provides hands-free computer input for writing, coding, browsing and gaming.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · talonvoice.com
Privacy
The license says app-to-service communication uses TLS and that usage metrics do not record actual input, speech, text or screen contents.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Support
The EULA gives [email protected] for product and license questions, and the getting-started guide directs users to Slack for help.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Command chaining
Talon can chain multiple commands in one utterance.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Current release
The changelog identifies Talon 1.0, dated Sep 20, 2026, and lists Hum, Song and Tone speech models.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Custom commands
Users can define voice commands, global hotkeys, settings and application-specific behavior in .talon files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Custom vocabulary
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · talonvoice.com
Eye tracking
Talon supports eye-tracking mouse control with a compatible Tobii 4C, Tobii 5 or equivalent eye tracker.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Eye-data restriction
The license prohibits storing Talon-recorded eye-gaze data for research or commercial purposes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Noise recognition
The getting-started guide describes noise recognition including pop and hiss.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Platform limitation
Talon supports Linux through X11; the getting-started guide says Wayland support is not planned because compositors lack required APIs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Privacy model
hybridRead 20 Sep 2026 · talonvoice.com
Python scripting
Talon can be extended with Python files and embedded CPython, so Python does not need to be installed on the host system.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
Supported platforms
Windows,macOS,Linux (X11)Read 20 Sep 2026 · talonvoice.com
Voice commands
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · talonvoice.com
Voice control
Talon includes a free speech recognition engine and is compatible with Dragon without additional setup.Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com

Plans and prices

Talon Beta Price not published Earlier access to new features · Higher-priority support Read 20 Sep 2026 · patreon.com
Talon Free Free hands-free input app · macOS, Windows, Linux (X11) Read 7 Oct 2026 · talonvoice.com
VIP Slack Channel $32.50 a month Pay annually (Save 15%) VIP Slack Channel Read 7 Oct 2026 · patreon.com
Talon+ $155 a month Pay annually (Save 15%) More features · Better support Read 7 Oct 2026 · patreon.com
Professional $612.50 a month Pay annually (Save 15%) Read 7 Oct 2026 · patreon.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free speech recognition engine
  • Custom commands and vocabulary supported
  • Chains multiple commands in one utterance
  • Eye-tracking mouse control supported
  • Embedded CPython does not require host Python

Limits

  • Linux support is through X11 only
  • Wayland support is not planned
  • Eye-gaze data cannot be stored for research or commercial purposes
  • Talon+ is $155 a month, billed annually

Who it suits

Talon suits people seeking hands-free input for writing, coding, browsing, or gaming. Custom commands, Python extensions, and compatible eye tracking may suit users who want to tailor their control setup.

Verdict

Talon pairs voice input with customizable commands, scripting, and optional eye-tracking control. Linux users need X11, and the listed paid Talon+ plan is billed annually.

Where Specifiction places it

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