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Dictation vs SpeechTexter: catalog facts
Dictation	SpeechTexter
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to use and supported by advertising.
Web	Web
Works in the browser with nothing to install Supports a long list of languages	No installation, works in the browser Over 70 languages
Requires Google Chrome Needs an internet connection because recognition runs on Google's service	Shows advertising Some features depend on the browser; certain options work only in Edge
Web application	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 October 2, 2026

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