Dictanote

Dictanote is a modern notes app that combines keyboard typing with built-in speech-to-text. You can start and stop dictation from the toolbar or a keyboard shortcut, add punctuation, paragraphs and smileys with voice commands, and define custom voice commands. Notes auto-save, sync to the cloud, and can be read and edited offline, syncing when reconnected. Notes can be organised into notebooks, starred, and shared with others by email. The site lists support for Chrome and Edge on desktop, Chrome on Android, and Safari 26+ on Mac, iPhone and iPad, with dictation requiring an internet connection. Notes are stored encrypted on Dictanote servers, and audio is not stored or processed by Dictanote, which uses the browser's speech-to-text service. The site also mentions related products Voice In (a Chrome extension for dictating on websites) and AudioScribe/Transcribe (converting audio files to text). A Pro plan is advertised at $5/month, discounted from $8, with unlimited notes, notebooks and hands-free voice editing; a free start option is also offered.

Key features

• Voice dictation with start/stop from toolbar or keyboard shortcut
• Voice commands for punctuation, paragraphs and smileys
• Custom voice commands
• Speech-to-text in 50+ languages and 80+ dialects
• Auto-save and cloud sync across devices
• Offline reading and editing with sync on reconnect
• Notebooks for organising notes
• Sharing notes and notebooks by email
• Installable as a standalone app on desktop, Android and iOS
• Encrypted note storage

Best suited for

• Writers drafting books and chapters by voice
• Students taking class notes
• Professionals capturing meeting notes
• Anyone who finds speaking easier than typing
• Lists and journals

Pricing

Pro plan advertised at $5/month (discounted from $8), with a free option to start; full pricing details not stated in the page content provided