Spokenly vs Aqua Voice

Spokenly7.5Visit Aqua Voice7.3Visit

Higher score Spokenly #4 in AI Voice Dictation Software 7.5/10 Free plan · paid from $8.33/user/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Spokenly

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Aqua Voice #6 in AI Voice Dictation Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $8/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Aqua Voice

• Spokenly fits best

  Offline dictation across desktop platforms

• Aqua Voice fits best

  Teams needing broad system-wide dictation

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Side by side

Feature	Spokenly 7.5/10 Visit ↗	Aqua Voice 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.5	7.3
Ranking	#4 in AI Voice Dictation Software	#6 in AI Voice Dictation Software
Best for	Offline dictation across desktop platforms	Teams needing broad system-wide dictation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$8.33/user/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS	macOS, Windows, iOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Spokenly 3/4 · Aqua Voice 1/4
Offline dictation	✓ (best)	—
Custom vocabulary	✓	✓
Audio file import	Not published	Not published
System-wide dictation	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Included minutes	Not published	Not published
Supported languages	Not published	49 languages
Our review
Pros	Unlimited offline Whisper and Parakeet transcription System-wide input works in the active app across four platforms Custom vocabulary, AI instructions, and Mac meeting transcription	System-wide dictation works across desktop text fields and common apps Custom vocabulary, instructions, formatting, and 49-language detection Privacy Mode, realtime dictation, and team administration options
Cons	Managed cloud models and text polishing require Pro Custom dictionaries depend on supported models Meeting recording and transcription are limited to Mac	Windows has no offline mode Android access is waitlist-only Realtime Mode and advanced controls require higher-priced tiers
Our verdict	Spokenly converts speech into text directly in the active application on macOS, iPhone, Windows, and Linux. It suits individuals and small teams that want system-wide dictation, especially when offline operation or control over… Read the review →	Aqua Voice converts speech into formatted text across desktop applications and iPhone, serving individuals, teams, and organizations that want dictation beyond a single editor. Its system-wide input works with text fields in tools such as… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Spokenly — where it wins

  • Unlimited offline Whisper and Parakeet transcription
  • System-wide input works in the active app across four platforms
  • Custom vocabulary, AI instructions, and Mac meeting transcription

  Where it doesn't

  • Managed cloud models and text polishing require Pro
  • Custom dictionaries depend on supported models
  • Meeting recording and transcription are limited to Mac

• Aqua Voice — where it wins

  • System-wide dictation works across desktop text fields and common apps
  • Custom vocabulary, instructions, formatting, and 49-language detection
  • Privacy Mode, realtime dictation, and team administration options

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows has no offline mode
  • Android access is waitlist-only
  • Realtime Mode and advanced controls require higher-priced tiers

• Spokenly7.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $8.33/user/mo (annual)

  A flexible dictation app with unlimited offline models and optional managed cloud features.

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• Aqua Voice7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $8/mo (annual)

  Aqua Voice delivers broad system-wide dictation with flexible individual and team plans.

  Visit Aqua VoiceFull verdict →