Aqua Voice vs Speechnotes
Aqua Voice
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| Figure | Aqua Voice | Speechnotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8/mo | $0.10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Ai Dictation Apps | 9.4 (#1) | 7.5 (#15) |
| Spec score · AI Voice Dictation Software | 9.4 (#2) | 7.6 (#16) |
| Spec score · Dictation software | 8.9 (#6) | 7.5 (#24) |
| Custom Vocabulary | Custom Dictionary lets users teach Aqua names, brands, or technical terms. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline dictation | No | No |
| Privacy model | cloud | cloud |
| Paid from | 8 | 1.9 |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,iOS | web,Chrome extension,Android |
| Voice Commands | The Max plan includes the “Send it” voice command. | Yes |
Plans
Aqua Voice
- StarterFree
- Pro$8 a month
- Max$24 a month
- Team$12 a month
- BusinessPriced on request
Speechnotes
- Dictation - FreeFree
- Dictation - Premium$1.90 a month
- Transcription$0.10 a month
In their own words
Aqua Voice
Aqua Voice is cloud-based dictation software that turns speech into text in everyday apps. It processes speech in real time, refining phrasing, grammar, and formatting, and supports 49 languages, custom vocabulary, and voice commands. Aqua claims 97.3% accuracy for its Avalon model on AISpeak. Starter is free, requires no credit card, and includes 1,000 words. Pro costs $8.00 per month billed annually and adds unlimited words, Custom Instructions, and an Expanded Custom Dictionary. Max costs $24.00 per month billed annually and adds Realtime Mode, the “Send it” voice command, and early feature access. Team costs $12.00 per month billed annually for 2–9 users; Business is for teams of 10 or more, with no price listed. Monthly and annual billing are available, and plans can be canceled anytime. Aqua lists Mac, Windows, and iOS availability; Android access is waitlist-only. Privacy Mode prevents transcripts being stored on Aqua’s servers. Business includes Zero Data Retention, while Team can enforce Privacy Mode.
Speechnotes
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