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TextToVoiceMost similar to Dictation.io in what it does, its category and its price.
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Google Cloud Speech-to-TextHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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SpeechmaticsFrom $0.13/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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VoiceittRated 4.1 out of 5 in our review, against 3.4 for Dictation.io.
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At a glance
Green means better than Dictation.io, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dictation.ioBaseline | 3.4 | Free | Yes | Free Chrome-based dictation editor that turns speech into text in real time using Google speech recognition, in 80+ languages. | |
| TextToVoice | 3.5+0.1 | Free | Yes | Free browser text-to-speech in 75 languages with adjustable speed and pitch and MP3 download, with no sign-up needed for conversions of up to 2,000 characters. | vs Dictation.io |
 Acapela Group | 4.0+0.6 | Not listed | No | Text-to-speech company building AI-powered synthetic voices in 30+ languages, with custom voice branding, voice preservation from a person's own voice, children's voices and expressive Vocal Smileys. | vs Dictation.io |
 TTS Lines | 3.5+0.1 | Free | Yes | Browser text-to-speech editor that assigns a speaker to each line, generates voices on your own device and exports separate MP3 clips or one full voiceover. | vs Dictation.io |
| Voiceitt | 4.1+0.7 | Not listed | No | Speech recognition trained on atypical speech, so people whose voices standard systems cannot parse can use voice technology. | vs Dictation.io |
| Speechmatics | 3.9+0.5 | $0.13/mo | Yes | Enterprise speech API platform for speech-to-text and voice agents in 55+ languages, with $100 in free usage and no card required. | vs Dictation.io |
| Google Cloud Speech-to-Text | 4.3+0.9 | Free | Yes | Google Cloud's speech recognition API converting audio to text across 125+ languages with real-time streaming. | vs Dictation.io |
 Speechlogger | 3.5+0.1 | Free | Yes | 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. | vs Dictation.io |
 Voiser | 3.5+0.1 | $4/mo | Yes | Turkish AI voice platform for text to speech, transcription, dubbing, voice cloning and video, with plans from $4 a month. | vs Dictation.io |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Dictation.io.
TextToVoice
3.5Free
vs Dictation.io+0.1
Free browser text-to-speech in 75 languages with adjustable speed and pitch and MP3 download, with no sign-up needed for conversions of up to 2,000 characters.
- Text-to-speech in 75 languages
- Voice filter by gender and language
- Speed and pitch controls
Free with no sign-up
Each conversion is capped at 2,000 characters
Acapela Group
4.0Not listed
vs Dictation.io+0.6
Text-to-speech company building AI-powered synthetic voices in 30+ languages, with custom voice branding, voice preservation from a person's own voice, children's voices and expressive Vocal Smileys.
- AI text-to-speech voices in 30+ languages
- My-Own-Voice and voice preservation from a person's own speech
- Voice Branding for custom company voices
Voice preservation serves accessibility needs
No published prices and no free tier
TTS Lines
3.5Free
vs Dictation.io+0.1
Browser text-to-speech editor that assigns a speaker to each line, generates voices on your own device and exports separate MP3 clips or one full voiceover.
- Per-line speaker, speed and pause control
- On-device speech generation in the browser
- Export to MP3, WAV, ZIP and SRT
Free editor needs no account
Pro checkout is not open yet
Voiceitt
4.1Not listed
vs Dictation.io+0.7
Speech recognition trained on atypical speech, so people whose voices standard systems cannot parse can use voice technology.
- Recognition trained on atypical speech patterns
- Per-user training for individual speakers
- Chrome speech-to-text integration
Serves a population mainstream speech recognition excludes entirely
Personalised training takes setup effort - it is the mechanism, not an add-on
Speechmatics
3.9$0.13/mo
vs Dictation.io+0.5
Enterprise speech API platform for speech-to-text and voice agents in 55+ languages, with $100 in free usage and no card required.
- 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
A meaningful free credit to test the API before paying
Enterprise pricing is not public and needs a sales conversation
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
4.3Free
vs Dictation.io+0.9
Google Cloud's speech recognition API converting audio to text across 125+ languages with real-time streaming.
- Speech recognition across 125+ languages and regional variants
- Real-time streaming transcription alongside batch processing
- Automatic punctuation and speaker diarization
Language and variant coverage exceeds most competing transcription APIs
Per-second billing makes total cost hard to predict without usage forecasting
Speechlogger
3.5Free
vs Dictation.io+0.1
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.
- Real-time speech-to-text transcription
- Live caption broadcast to meeting participants
- Real-time machine translation
Free during the alpha release
Alpha release, so features and availability may change
Voiser
3.5$4/mo
vs Dictation.io+0.1
Turkish AI voice platform for text to speech, transcription, dubbing, voice cloning and video, with plans from $4 a month.
- Text to speech in 75+ languages with 1000+ voices, per the older site
- Speech to text in 71 languages with timestamps and keyword detection
- Voice cloning on the Pro and Enterprise plans
Low entry prices
Two sites with different feature and pricing pages during a migration
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Dictation.io free?
Dictation.io has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Dictation.io?
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Speechmatics, TextToVoice, TTS Lines.
What is the cheapest alternative to Dictation.io?
Among paid plans, Speechmatics has the lowest starting price (from $0.13/mo). If you need it free, start with Google Cloud Speech-to-Text.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.