Dictation.io
by Digital Inspiration
Free browser dictation tool with simple UI.
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TL;DR
Best for casual users wanting one-click dictation in Chrome. Pricing: free.
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Products
License
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Pricing
free
Platforms
Web
What it is
Dictation.io is a long-running free dictation web app using the Web Speech API. Simple and reliable for casual use.
Best for: Casual users wanting one-click dictation in Chrome.
Watch out for: Chrome-only; uses Web Speech API.
Watch out for: Chrome-only; uses Web Speech API.
Install / use
dictation.io — free
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 120 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Dictation.io vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Dictation.io | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | Not verified | $4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup |
| Speaker diarization | Not verified | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Not verified | Yes |
| Streaming | Not verified | No |
| Languages | 120 | 99 |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API, MCP |
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