Dictation.io

by Digital Inspiration

Free browser dictation tool with simple UI.

TL;DR

Free browser dictation tool with simple UI.

Best for casual users wanting one-click dictation in Chrome. Pricing: free.

Category
Products
License
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Stars
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Last push
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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.

Install / use

dictation.io — free

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supported120
HIPAA eligibleNo

Dictation.io vs Whipscribe

FeatureDictation.ioWhipscribe
CategoryProductsTranscription APIs
Pricingfreefree beta
Speaker diarization—Yes
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages12099
PlatformsWebWeb, API, MCP

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