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What do dictation apps really cost?
Slide the years and see the total for each app, next to a one-time licence.
| App and plan | Total over 3 years |
|---|---|
| Pepys Dictate$9.99 one-time, up to 3 Macs, plus tax where applicable | $9.99 |
| VoiceInk$25 one-time, 1 Mac | $25 |
| VoiceInk$39 one-time, 2 Macs | $39 |
| VoiceInk$49 one-time, 3 Macs | $49 |
| Voibe Dictation$149 one-time lifetime licence | $149 |
| Voibe Dictation$75 a year | $225 |
| Lispr Pro$79 a year | $237 |
| Superwhisper Pro$249.99 one-time lifetime licence | $249.99 |
| Superwhisper Pro$84.99 a year | $254.97 |
| Voicy$260 one-time lifetime licence | $260 |
| Voibe Dictation$7.50 a month | $270 |
| Lispr Pro$7.99 a month | $287.64 |
| Aqua Voice Pro$8 a month, billed annually | $288 |
| Spokenly Pro$99.99 a year | $299.97 |
| Superwhisper Pro$8.49 a month | $305.64 |
| Aqua Voice Pro$10 a month, billed monthly | $360 |
| Wispr Flow Pro$12 a month, billed annually | $432 |
| Wispr Flow Pro$15 a month, billed monthly | $540 |
| MacWhisper Pro€64 one-time | €64euros, not converted |
Subscriptions are shown at their listed price for every year; a one-time licence is paid once. Prices as listed on each vendor's pricing page; student discounts and promotions are not included. Pepys Dictate is plus tax where applicable.
How it works
Each row is the vendor's listed price. A subscription is multiplied by the number of years you pick; a one-time licence is paid once. Free plans, taxes, student discounts and promotions are left out so the numbers stay comparable.
Prices were read on October 5, 2026 from: Wispr Flow pricing, Superwhisper plans, Aqua Voice pricing, Lispr pricing, Voicy pricing, Spokenly pricing, Voibe pricing, VoiceInk pricing, MacWhisper pricing. If a price has changed, tell us.
Questions
Are dictation apps cheaper as a one-time purchase?
Over more than a year, usually yes: a one-time licence is paid once, while a subscription repeats every year. The calculator shows the break-even for each app as you move the slider.
Is the free plan enough?
It depends how much you dictate. Pepys Dictate's free plan covers 2,000 words a week. Many apps have a free tier with a weekly or total word limit, so check the limit against how much you write.
Why are the MacWhisper prices in euros?
MacWhisper lists its price in euros. The calculator shows it as listed and does not convert it, because exchange rates move.
Try Pepys Dictate on your Mac
Free for 2,000 words a week, or $9.99 once, plus tax where applicable, for unlimited use on up to 3 Macs. Speech recognition and formatting run on your Mac.
Apple silicon, macOS 13 or later. More about Pepys Dictate