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