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Dictation vs Speechnotes: catalog facts
Dictation	Speechnotes
Free Free to use in the browser.	Freemium Dictation in the notepad is free; file transcription is a paid service.
Web	Android, Web
Works in the browser with nothing to install Supports a long list of languages	Free voice typing in the browser Voice commands for punctuation and formatting
Requires Google Chrome Needs an internet connection because recognition runs on Google's service	File transcription costs money Relies on an online service for speech recognition
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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