Dictation.io vs Speechlogger (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Dictation.io does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Speechlogger
3.4 against 3.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Audio tools

Side by side

Compared on	Dictation.io	Speechlogger
Our rating	3.4	3.5Better
Starts at	Free	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Audio	Audio
Plans	Free	Free
Key features	Real-time speech-to-text in Google Chrome 80+ recognition languages Voice commands for new lines, punctuation and smileys Text stored locally in the browser, per the site No signup and no pricing shown	Real-time speech-to-text transcription Live caption broadcast to meeting participants Real-time machine translation Speaker identification with color coding Transcript download and printing
Pros	No signup and no cost for drafting by voice Wide language coverage through Google's recognition Voice commands handle paragraphs, punctuation and smileys	Free during the alpha release Works beside other meeting platforms Captions and translation in one service
Cons	Chrome only, and it needs an internet connection Accuracy and audio handling depend on Google's service, not the site The pages reviewed mention no speaker labels, timestamps or file transcription	Alpha release, so features and availability may change Free period is described as limited, with no later pricing announced Underlying recognition and translation models are not named
Company	Digital Inspiration	WellSource Ltd.

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261005. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Dictation.io better than Speechlogger?

In our reviews Dictation.io scores 3.4 and Speechlogger scores 3.5. The better pick depends on the job. Dictation.io: Free Chrome-based dictation editor that turns speech into text in real time using Google speech recognition, in 80+ languages. Speechlogger: Real-time speech-to-text web service from WellSource that adds live captions and translation to meetings and events, with speaker identification, free during its alpha.

Which is cheaper, Dictation.io or Speechlogger?

Dictation.io: free. Speechlogger: free.

Do Dictation.io and Speechlogger have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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