Alternatives to FluidVoice
Honest and detailed side-by-side comparison of the top voice-to-text and dictation applications. See how FluidVoice stacks up against Ottex AI and 26+ other tools across pricing, features, privacy, and accuracy.
Pricing
| Feature | Ottex AI | FluidVoice | Aiko App Store | Alter | Aqua Voice | Audio Note | ClueWing | Dictation Daddy | Hedy | Hyprnote | MacWhisper Gumroad | MiniWhisper | oto | QuickWhisper | Shadow | Spokenly | Superwhisper | TalkType | TranscribeX | Voice Type | VoiceHotKey | VoiceInk | Vowen | Whisper Buddy | Whisper Notes | WhisperShortcuts | Willow Voice | Wispr Flow |
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| Lifetime Price | Free (Local models, BYOK) | Free | $22 | $720 unlimited: 50+ models (10% off coupon: "AILab") | N/A | $140.00 | $19.00 | $150.00 | $199.00 | N/A | $68.00 | Free | $15 | $39 | Free | Free: Local Models or BYOK | $249 (true lifetime) | N/A | $39 | $20 | N/A | $25.00 | Free | $30 | $5.00 | Free | N/A | N/A |
| Subscription | Free (BYOK, Local models), or pay-as-you-go (Ottex Provider) | Free | N/A | Freemium: Local or BYOK
$29/mo, $240/yr: 50+ Cloud AI (1/mo free coupon: "AILab") | $8/mo, $96/yr | Standard:$7/mo,$69/yr; Pro: $9/mo,$99/yr | Lifetime only - $19 | $10/mo,60$/year | Free for up to 5 hours/month, $9.99/month or $69.99/year after that | N/A | N/A | Free for dictation, Pro only for AI-reformatting (No price yet; in public Beta) | N/A | N/A | $8/mo | $8/mo, $80/yr | Free (limited), Pro $8.49/mo, $84.99/yr | £20/mo | N/A | N/A | $2/mo | One-time Payment | Free | N/A | N/A | Free | $15/mo, $144/yr | 2,000 words/wk free. $15/mo, $144/yr. Team plan: $12/mo, $120/yr |
| Education Discount | Same pricing for all | Free | N/A | 35% off students and academics | 70% off annual plans with .edu email | N/A | Free | $99 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30% discount | N/A | N/A | 40% off any plan ($100 lifetime, $34/yr, $3.40/mo) | Available for free for students through the DSA in the UK | $19 | N/A | N/A | 35% off for students | Free | N/A | N/A | Free | ~$100/yr (student/nonprofit discount) | 3/mo free, then 50% off, $72/yr |
Platform
| Feature | Ottex AI | FluidVoice | Aiko App Store | Alter | Aqua Voice | Audio Note | ClueWing | Dictation Daddy | Hedy | Hyprnote | MacWhisper Gumroad | MiniWhisper | oto | QuickWhisper | Shadow | Spokenly | Superwhisper | TalkType | TranscribeX | Voice Type | VoiceHotKey | VoiceInk | Vowen | Whisper Buddy | Whisper Notes | WhisperShortcuts | Willow Voice | Wispr Flow |
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| Platforms | MacOS, iOS | MacOS | MacOS, iOS | MacOS | MacOS, Windows | MacOS, Windows | MacOS | MacOS, Windows, chrome | MacOS, iPadOS, iOS, Android | MacOS | MacOS | MacOS | MacOS | MacOS | MacOS | MacOS, iOS | MacOS, iOS, Windows | MacOS, iPadOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, Android | MacOS | MacOS | MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android | MacOS | MacOS, Windows | MacOS | MacOS, iOS | MacOS | MacOS, Windows, iOS | MacOS, iOS, Windows |
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Technology
| Feature | Ottex AI | FluidVoice | Aiko App Store | Alter | Aqua Voice | Audio Note | ClueWing | Dictation Daddy | Hedy | Hyprnote | MacWhisper Gumroad | MiniWhisper | oto | QuickWhisper | Shadow | Spokenly | Superwhisper | TalkType | TranscribeX | Voice Type | VoiceHotKey | VoiceInk | Vowen | Whisper Buddy | Whisper Notes | WhisperShortcuts | Willow Voice | Wispr Flow |
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| Transcription Engines | Cloud: Whisper, Gemini 3 Flash, Voxtral. Local: Whisper, Parakeet v3 | Whisper, Parakeet TDT | Whisper | Parakeet, Whisper Pro, Apple SpeechAnalyzer, Deepgram | Avalon (proprietary), uses 6 models including OpenAI infrastructure | Whisper, sherpa-ncnn | Whisper | Whisper, Deepgram | Whisper | Parakeet, Whisper | Parakeet, Whisper | Whisper | Whisper, NVIDIA Parakeet. | Whisper, Apple SpeechAnalyzer | Whisper | Whisper, Apple SpeechAnalyzer, Deepgram, Scribe (ElevenLabs), Whisper v3/Turbo (Fireworks), GPT-4o-transcribe (OpenAI) | Whisper, Deepgram Nova 2, Parakeet, Ultra (Cloud), Nova (Cloud) | Do not disclose | Whisper, Parakeet | Whisper, Parakeet (soon) | Whisper | Whisper, Deepgram, Parakeet | Whisper, Parakeet | Whisper | Whisper | Whisper, Gemini Flash Models 2.0 2.5 and 3.0 | Proprietary AI (not specified) | Proprietary (excellent accuracy, especially for English) |
| Processing Options | Cloud (BYOK), Local | 100% Local | 100% Local | 100% Local, Cloud (Included) | Cloud | 100% Local | 100% Local | 100% Local, Cloud (Included), Cloud (add API key) | 100% Local | 100% Local | 100% Local, Cloud (add API key) | 100% Local | 100% Local | 100% Local, Cloud (add API key) | 100% Local | 100% Local, Cloud (Included), Cloud (add API key) | 100% Local, Cloud (Included), Cloud (add API key) | Cloud (Included) | 100% Local | 100% Local | Cloud (Included) | 100% Local, Cloud (add API key) | 100% Local, Cloud (add API key) | 100% Local | 100% Local | Cloud API and local Whisper models. | Cloud | Cloud (Included) |
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| Memory Management | Excellent (~50MB) |
Dictation
| Feature | Ottex AI | FluidVoice | Aiko App Store | Alter | Aqua Voice | Audio Note | ClueWing | Dictation Daddy | Hedy | Hyprnote | MacWhisper Gumroad | MiniWhisper | oto | QuickWhisper | Shadow | Spokenly | Superwhisper | TalkType | TranscribeX | Voice Type | VoiceHotKey | VoiceInk | Vowen | Whisper Buddy | Whisper Notes | WhisperShortcuts | Willow Voice | Wispr Flow |
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| Dictation Type | Realtime, Post-Dictation | Realtime, Post-Dictation, File based | Post-Dictation, File based | Post-Dictation, File based | Realtime, Post-Dictation | Realtime, Dictation feature is under development | Realtime | Post-Dictation | Realtime, Post-Dictation, File based | Post-Dictation | Post-Dictation | Post-Dictation | Post-Dictation, File based | Post-Dictation, File based | Realtime | Realtime, Post-Dictation, File based | Realtime, Post-Dictation, File based | Realtime | Post-Dictation | Post-dictation File-based, Continuous processed in 30-second batches. | Post-Dictation, File based | Post-Dictation, File based, Realtime (coming-soon) | Post-Dictation | Realtime, Post-Dictation, File based | Post-Dictation | Post-Dictation | Realtime | Post-Dictation |
| Speed | <500msLocal <500ms
Cloud 500ms–2s with Gemini 3 Flash | <500ms | n/a | <500ms | <500msInstant Mode: 200ms startup, 450ms paste. Streaming Mode: 850ms response. | <500ms | <500ms | >1 second | >1 second | >500ms | >1 second | <500ms | <500ms | >500ms | >2 seconds | <500ms | <500ms | <500ms | >1 second | <500ms | <500ms | >2 seconds | <500ms | <500ms | >2 seconds | >1 second | <500msSub-200ms latency claimed, sub-1 second with AI post-processing | <500ms |
| System-Wide Insertion | Works in any text field via floating text box interface, then paste | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trigger Options | Hotkey, Shortcut | Hotkey | Mouse | Hotkey, Shortcut, Mouse | Hotkey | Hotkey | Mouse | Hotkey | n/a | Mouse | Hotkey | Hotkey, Mouse | Hotkey | Shortcut, Mouse | Hotkey (non-configurable), Autopilot | Hotkey, Shortcut | Hotkey, Shortcut, Mouse | Shortcut | Hotkey, Shortcut, Mouse | Hotkey | Hotkey, Shortcut, Mouse | Hotkey, Shortcut | Hotkey, Shortcut | Shortcut | Mouse | Hotkey | Hotkey | Hotkey, Shortcut, Mouse |
| Language Auto Detection | 100+ languages with Gemini 3 Flash. Mid-sentence language switching. Best multilingual quality available. | Supports 49 languages | 50-100+ languages with automatic on-the-fly detection and mid-sentence switching | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Context Awareness | Screenshot-based context analysis. Work modes per app (email, notes, code). Custom instructions per context. | Uses system accessibility APIs to identify relevant words in active applications. Formats output based on app context (legal brief, medical note, casual email, etc.) | Reads open window context to get technical terms, names, project-specific acronyms right. Adapts tone by app category (work, messaging, email). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dictation History | access only | meetings, not brief dictations | Stores local history of transcripts and audio | access only | access only | access only | Stored locally on-device only. Does not sync across devices. Can delete all with one click. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Search | Search | Search | Search | Search+Replace | Search | Search+Replace | Search+Replace | Search | Search | Search | Search+Replace | Search+Replace | Search | Search+Replace | Search+Replace | Search+Replace | Search |
Text Processing
| Feature | Ottex AI | FluidVoice | Aiko App Store | Alter | Aqua Voice | Audio Note | ClueWing | Dictation Daddy | Hedy | Hyprnote | MacWhisper Gumroad | MiniWhisper | oto | QuickWhisper | Shadow | Spokenly | Superwhisper | TalkType | TranscribeX | Voice Type | VoiceHotKey | VoiceInk | Vowen | Whisper Buddy | Whisper Notes | WhisperShortcuts | Willow Voice | Wispr Flow |
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| Voice Corrections 'Scratch that', 'actually' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Precision Typing 'New line', 'new paragraph' | new line, new paragraph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Glossaries | Up to 800 custom words/phrases. No pronunciation tuning required. | Custom Dictionary for product names, acronyms, people names, technical terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Filler Word Removal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auto-correction | Claims 99.1% accuracy, fewer errors than Siri or Google Voice. Automatically handles punctuation and paragraph breaks. | Automatic grammar, punctuation, and structure correction as you speak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Translation | via AI commands | Realtime | Realtime & Files | Multilingual transcription (49 languages) but no translation between languages | Realtime | of Files | Realtime | of Files | Realtime | Realtime & Files | Realtime & Files | Realtime & Files | of Files | Realtime | of Files |
AI & Automation
| Feature | Ottex AI | FluidVoice | Aiko App Store | Alter | Aqua Voice | Audio Note | ClueWing | Dictation Daddy | Hedy | Hyprnote | MacWhisper Gumroad | MiniWhisper | oto | QuickWhisper | Shadow | Spokenly | Superwhisper | TalkType | TranscribeX | Voice Type | VoiceHotKey | VoiceInk | Vowen | Whisper Buddy | Whisper Notes | WhisperShortcuts | Willow Voice | Wispr Flow |
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| AI Integration | BYOK - OpenRouter, Google AI, OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, OpenAI competible providers | Apple Foundational Models, User-Provided API Access | None | App-Provided AI Access | Built-in (proprietary) | LM Studio, Ollama, User-Provided API Access, App-Provided AI Access, OpenAI, Claude, Deepseek | llama.cpp | App-Provided AI Access | App-Provided AI Access | LM Studio, Ollama, User-Provided API Access | LM Studio, Ollama, User-Provided API Access | Venice.ai | Ollama, User-Provided API Access | Apple Foundational Models, LM Studio, Ollama, User-Provided API Access | App-Provided AI Access | Ollama, User-Provided API Access, App-Provided AI Access | LM Studio, Ollama, OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, Groq, Deepgram, User API, App-Provided AI | App-Provided AI Access | Apple Foundational Models, Ollama, User-Provided API Access | LM Studio, Ollama, User-Provided API Access, App-Provided AI Access | App-Provided AI Access | LM Studio, Ollama, User-Provided API Access, App-Provided AI Access | User-Provided API Access | None | None | User-Provided API Access | Built-in (no BYOK) | None |
| Custom Prompts | Custom Instructions feature - specify formatting preferences for numbers, currency, percentages, dashes, contractions, sentence structure | Has preset AI Rewrite options (tighten, expand, change tone, fix grammar) but not custom prompts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inline AI Commands Unique Ottex feature | Natural language editing like 'Actually, change for example to for instance'. Can say 'Switch to Streaming Mode'. | Voice commands: 'dash', 'new line', 'bullet point' for instant formatting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Meeting Summaries |
Features
| Feature | Ottex AI | FluidVoice | Aiko App Store | Alter | Aqua Voice | Audio Note | ClueWing | Dictation Daddy | Hedy | Hyprnote | MacWhisper Gumroad | MiniWhisper | oto | QuickWhisper | Shadow | Spokenly | Superwhisper | TalkType | TranscribeX | Voice Type | VoiceHotKey | VoiceInk | Vowen | Whisper Buddy | Whisper Notes | WhisperShortcuts | Willow Voice | Wispr Flow |
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| Menu Bar Access | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||||||||||||||||||
| Batch Transcription | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Audio File Transcription | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video Transcription | With diarization (speaker separation) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meeting Recording | With diarization (speaker separation) |
Accessibility
| Feature | Ottex AI | FluidVoice | Aiko App Store | Alter | Aqua Voice | Audio Note | ClueWing | Dictation Daddy | Hedy | Hyprnote | MacWhisper Gumroad | MiniWhisper | oto | QuickWhisper | Shadow | Spokenly | Superwhisper | TalkType | TranscribeX | Voice Type | VoiceHotKey | VoiceInk | Vowen | Whisper Buddy | Whisper Notes | WhisperShortcuts | Willow Voice | Wispr Flow |
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| Launcher Support Raycast, Alfred | Raycast, Alfred | No native Raycast/Alfred integrations found. Can be triggered via custom workflows. | No Raycast or Alfred extensions found |
Privacy
| Feature | Ottex AI | FluidVoice | Aiko App Store | Alter | Aqua Voice | Audio Note | ClueWing | Dictation Daddy | Hedy | Hyprnote | MacWhisper Gumroad | MiniWhisper | oto | QuickWhisper | Shadow | Spokenly | Superwhisper | TalkType | TranscribeX | Voice Type | VoiceHotKey | VoiceInk | Vowen | Whisper Buddy | Whisper Notes | WhisperShortcuts | Willow Voice | Wispr Flow |
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| Privacy Policy | Excellent - Choose between Local models and BYOK. You control where data goes. | ? | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Excellent - Local Models: 100% private. Online models: Great. API keys: direct provider connection. | Cloud-based processing with Privacy Mode option. When Privacy Mode disabled, transcript data may be stored for product improvement. When enabled, data not stored. TLS-encrypted connections. Team plans support org-wide Privacy Mode. | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Great - Content not accessed except for processing | Great - Content not accessed except for processing | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | 100% Local for transcription, Venice.ai privacy-focused LLM for (optional) post-processing | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Great - Content not accessed except for processing | Excellent - Local models: 100% private. Online models: backend processing. API keys: direct provider connection, no audio to app server. | Excellent - 100% Local by default. Cloud models optional (Pro plan). No data leaves machine in local mode. | Great - Content not accessed except for processing | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Great - Content not accessed except for processing | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Great - Content not accessed except for processing | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Excellent - 100% Local, No data leaves machine. | Great - Content not accessed except for processing | SOC 2 compliant, HIPAA compliant, end-to-end encryption. Zero data retention - voice data never stored on servers. Audio and transcripts stored locally on-device only. Privacy Mode available. Optional anonymized data collection for improvement. | Excellent - Enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and HIPAA certifications. Cloud-only (no local/offline mode), but compliance certifications are serious and thoroughly audited. |
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