Dictation.io vs Speechmatics (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
Speechmatics
3.4 against 3.9
Same job?
Yes
Both are Audio tools

Side by side

Compared on	Dictation.io	Speechmatics
Our rating	3.4	3.9Better
Starts at	Free	$0.13/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Audio	Audio
Plans	Free	From $0.13/mo
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	Speech-to-text in 55+ languages and dialects Low-latency mode built for real-time voice agents English text-to-speech for voice-agent responses AI translation across 69 language pairs Custom models, custom voices and on-premises deployment for Enterprise
Pros	No signup and no cost for drafting by voice Wide language coverage through Google's recognition Voice commands handle paragraphs, punctuation and smileys	A meaningful free credit to test the API before paying Broad language coverage backed by an enterprise-grade platform On-premises deployment for organisations that cannot use the cloud
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	Enterprise pricing is not public and needs a sales conversation Accuracy still depends on testing against real audio, not headline language counts alone Text-to-speech is limited to English on the pages reviewed
Company	Digital Inspiration	Speechmatics

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260922. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Dictation.io better than Speechmatics?

In our reviews Dictation.io scores 3.4 and Speechmatics scores 3.9. 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. Speechmatics: Enterprise speech API platform for speech-to-text and voice agents in 55+ languages, with $100 in free usage and no card required.

Which is cheaper, Dictation.io or Speechmatics?

Dictation.io: free. Speechmatics: from $0.13/mo.

Do Dictation.io and Speechmatics have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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