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

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