SpeechTexter

by SpeechTexter

Free browser-based dictation tool using browser speech APIs.

TL;DR

Free browser-based dictation tool using browser speech APIs.

Best for casual users dictating short text via the browser. 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

SpeechTexter is a free dictation site using browser speech APIs (often Chrome's). Common entry-point for casual transcription needs.

Best for: Casual users dictating short text via the browser.
Watch out for: Quality is browser-API quality, not pro-grade.

Install / use

speechtexter.com

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supported60
HIPAA eligibleNo

SpeechTexter vs Whipscribe

FeatureSpeechTexterWhipscribe
CategoryProductsTranscription APIs
Pricingfreefree beta
Speaker diarization—Yes
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages6099
PlatformsWebWeb, API, MCP

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Whipscribe is a managed faster-whisper + whisperX service. If you want transcripts without running infrastructure, paste a URL or drop a file in the form below — you'll have a transcript in seconds.