Dictanote

Dictanote

Dictanote is a note-taking app with built-in voice typing that lets users dictate notes in 50+ languages, switching freely between the keyboard and speech.

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Last Updated Oct 22, 2026
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About

Dictanote is a notes application with speech-to-text built in, designed for people who find speaking faster than typing. Instead of choosing between dictation software and a notes app, users get both in one place: they can press a shortcut to dictate a paragraph, then switch back to the keyboard to edit it. The service supports more than 50 languages and 80+ dialects, so it works for multilingual writers as well as English speakers.

The app runs in Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, Linux and Mac, in Chrome on Android, and in Safari 26 or later on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Notes save automatically, sync to the cloud, and can be read and edited offline. Dictanote also offers related tools from the same team, including Voice In for dictating on any website, AudioScribe for rewriting voice notes, and Transcribe for converting pre-recorded audio files into text. A free plan is available, with a paid Pro tier for heavier users.

Key Features

Keyboard and voice in one app: Dictation starts and stops from the toolbar or a keyboard shortcut, and users can keep typing by hand whenever they prefer.
Voice commands for punctuation: Saying phrases such as "new paragraph" or "question mark" inserts punctuation and formatting without touching the keyboard; Pro users can create custom commands.
50+ languages and 80+ dialects: Users pick a dialect and switch languages with a keyboard shortcut.
Notebooks with sharing: Notes are grouped into notebooks that can be starred, and a note or an entire notebook can be shared with others by email or link (up to 10 people on Pro).
Cloud sync and offline access: Notes auto-save, sync across devices, and remain readable and editable offline, syncing again once reconnected.
Voice editing on Pro: Users can say things like "undo" or "delete last 3 words" to correct mistakes hands-free.
Installable app: Dictanote can be installed as a standalone app on desktop, Android and iOS.

Pricing & Fees

  • Pricing: A Free plan ($0) allows up to 50 notes in one notebook and 60 minutes of dictation per day. Pro costs $8/month, or $5/month billed yearly ($60 per year), with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
  • Free tier: The free plan includes voice commands for punctuation and formatting, checklists, tables, links, offline sync, and export to PDF, HTML and text.
  • Pro additions: Unlimited notes and notebooks, unlimited hands-free dictation, password-protected notes, voice editing, custom voice commands, sharing with up to 10 people, and images in notes.
  • Reception: The vendor reports more than 100,000 users and a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 800+ reviews.

Who It's For

Dictanote suits people who think out loud. Writers can talk through a chapter draft and refine it with the keyboard afterward. Students can keep a separate notebook per subject for lecture notes. Professionals can capture decisions during meetings and share the note with colleagues. It also serves anyone who finds speaking easier than typing, such as people keeping lists or journals, and users whose accents are poorly handled by other dictation tools, including Indian English speakers.

FAQ

What is Dictanote?Dictanote is a notes app with built-in speech-to-text that lets users dictate notes in 50+ languages and switch between voice and keyboard input.

Does Dictanote have a free plan?Yes. The free plan includes up to 50 notes in one notebook and 60 minutes of dictation per day, with no credit card required.

What platforms does Dictanote run on?It works in Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, Linux and Mac, in Chrome on Android, and in Safari 26 or later on Mac, iPhone and iPad, and can be installed as a standalone app.

Can Dictanote be used offline?Notes can be read and edited offline and sync when the connection returns, but dictation itself requires an internet connection.

How does Dictanote handle privacy?Notes are stored encrypted on Dictanote servers, and the service does not store or process user audio; it uses the browser's speech-to-text service to convert speech into text.