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Best Free Speech-To-Text and Transcription Software in 2026
4 of the 6 speech-to-text and transcription software ranked on listme.name match: they can be used without paying (a free plan or free version). The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
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Superwhisper
Dictates into any app on macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with offline and cloud recognition. The free tier covers voice-to-text, and Pro adds advanced modes at $8.49 a month.
Best for Dictation into any app on desktop and phone
macOSWindowsiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades
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Whisper
An open-source MIT model and code that run on your own hardware. It has no interface, so it suits developers rather than everyday dictation.
Best for Developers who want local transcription in code
Command lineFree and open sourceOpen source
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Otter
Meeting-focused transcription with a free Basic plan, iOS and Android apps and a Chrome extension. The free plan is capped, and the product is aimed at meetings more than general dictation.
Best for Automatic notes for meetings
WebiOSAndroidBrowser extensionFree plan, paid upgrades
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Rev
Per-minute AI and human transcription with a free plan. Its homepage now centers on legal and investigations work, which is a narrower use than general transcripts.
Best for Per-minute transcripts with human review
WebFree plan, paid upgrades
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Best use | Offline recognition | Speaker labels | Real-time output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superwhisper | 89.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | macOSWindowsiOSAndroid | Dictation into any app | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
 Whisper | 88.5 | Free and open source | Command line | Developer speech model | Yes, runs locally | Not listed | Not listed |
 Otter | 86.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroidBrowser extension | Meeting transcripts and notes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
 Rev | 74.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Transcripts and captions | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |