Dictanote vs MacWhisper
Dictanote
dictanote.co
MacWhisper
macwhisper.comSide by side
| Figure | Dictanote | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | €64/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Ai Dictation Apps | 9.1 (#2) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Bangalore, India | Netherlands |
| Languages | Dictanote supports speech recognition in more than 50 languages and 80+ dialects. | The site says MacWhisper supports 100 languages for transcription. |
| Privacy | Dictanote says browser speech recognition handles dictation and it does not receive or store audio; notes are stored on its servers for syncing. | The privacy policy says app functionality runs on the device and audio, text, and other data do not leave the device; it also says anonymous licensing status analytics may be sent. |
| Support | Support is available through the help center, user forum and email, with replies usually within a few hours and within a day. | The official site links to the MacWhisper user manual and lists [email protected] as a contact address. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,iPhone,Chrome,Edge,Safari | The product is described as a Mac app, and the support manual says a MacWhisper version is available for iOS. |
Plans
MacWhisper
- FreeFree
- MacWhisper Pro€64 a month
- MacWhisper FreeFree
- MacWhisper Pro€64, paid once
In their own words
Dictanote
Dictanote is a notes app with speech-to-text for voice-typing notes, supporting recognition in more than 50 languages and 80-plus dialects. Notes can be arranged in notebooks and include checklists, tables, links, search, favorites, and pinned items. AudioScribe transcribes voice notes and rewrites them into clear text, with custom styles, translation, and connections to other apps through Zapier or a webhook. Notes can be accessed and edited offline, but dictation requires an internet connection. Dictanote says browser speech recognition processes dictation without the service receiving or storing audio; notes are stored on its servers for syncing. The free plan costs nothing and allows up to 50 notes in one notebook and 60 minutes of dictation per day. Dictation works in specified versions of Chrome, Edge, and Safari, but not Firefox or Brave. Pro costs $8 a month billed monthly or $60 a year billed yearly.
MacWhisper
MacWhisper has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.