Braina
by Brainasoft
Windows AI voice assistant and dictation product.
TL;DR
Windows AI voice assistant and dictation product.
Best for windows users wanting an alternative to Cortana for voice commands and dictation. Pricing: free / Pro license.
Category
Desktop apps
License
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Stars
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Last push
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Pricing
free / Pro license
Platforms
Windows
What it is
Braina is a long-running Windows AI assistant with dictation, voice commands, and home automation features.
Best for: Windows users wanting an alternative to Cortana for voice commands and dictation.
Watch out for: Windows-only; smaller ecosystem.
Watch out for: Windows-only; smaller ecosystem.
Install / use
brainasoft.com — free + Pro
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 100 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Braina vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Braina | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free / Pro license | free beta |
| Speaker diarization | — | Yes |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | 100 | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Braina
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