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

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