Apple Dictation vs Windows Voice Typing

Side-by-side: platforms, pricing and features.

Apple Dictation works offline; Windows Voice Typing needs an internet connection. Apple Dictation supports more platforms (2 vs 1).

Comparison table

	Apple Dictation	Windows Voice Typing
Basics
Speech processing	Hybrid	Cloud
Works offline	Yes	No
Languages	34+	36+
Platforms
macOS	Yes	No
Windows	No	Yes
Linux	No	No
iOS	Yes	No
Android	No	No
Web	No	No
Browser extension	No	No
Pricing
Pricing model	Free	Free
Free tier	Free and built into macOS, iOS and iPadOS	Free and built into Windows 10 and Windows 11
Starting price	—	—
Plans	—	—
Features
Works in any app	Yes	Yes
Real-time transcription	Yes	Yes
Auto punctuation	Yes	Yes
AI cleanup	No	No
Custom vocabulary	No	No
Voice commands	Yes	Yes
Push to talk	No	No
Auto language detection	No	No
Translation	No	No
File transcription	No	No
Meeting notes	No	No
Multilingual interface	Yes	Yes
History	No	No

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