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Dictation vs Voice In: catalog facts
Dictation	Voice In
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to install from the Chrome Web Store and Edge Add-ons.
Web	Browser extension
Works in the browser with nothing to install Supports a long list of languages	Works in text fields on most websites Punctuation and custom voice commands
Requires Google Chrome Needs an internet connection because recognition runs on Google's service	Only for Chromium-based browsers such as Chrome and Edge Works inside the browser, not in desktop apps
Web application	Browser extension
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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