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A Windows Voice Access alternative for dictation

Windows Voice Access is a free, built-in tool for controlling your PC by voice, and it can dictate too. If you mainly want fast, accurate text entry in any app, DictaFlow is a dictation-first alternative.

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Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android. Free plan: 2,000 cloud words per 30-day cycle. Pro: $9/month or $84/year.

How to set it up

  1. Decide what you need. Full hands-free PC control (open apps, click, scroll) is Voice Access's strength. Text dictation across apps with a hold-to-talk key is DictaFlow's.
  2. Install DictaFlow from the Microsoft Store. The Windows app is on the Microsoft Store and works alongside Voice Access.
  3. Hold the shortcut and dictate. DictaFlow types into the active app. Release when done.
  4. Use both if you need to. Many people use Voice Access for navigation and DictaFlow for writing.

Tips

  • Voice Access is free and built into Windows 11.
  • DictaFlow adds custom vocabulary, correction while speaking and a Typing Mode for Citrix/RDP.
  • Test both with your real work before choosing.

What DictaFlow does not do

DictaFlow does not control windows, click buttons or navigate the OS by voice. If you need that, keep Voice Access.

How DictaFlow works

DictaFlow is hold-to-talk dictation: hold a shortcut, speak, release, and the text is inserted into the active app at your cursor. It includes custom vocabulary, correction while speaking, and a Typing Mode that enters text as keystrokes for Citrix, RDP and fields where pasting is blocked. Standard dictation uses cloud processing; Pro adds Local Offline dictation on supported devices. See the full product facts and privacy policy.

Frequently asked questions

Is DictaFlow a replacement for Voice Access?

For dictation, it can be. For full hands-free control of Windows, it is not; they are complementary.

Which is cheaper?

Voice Access is free. DictaFlow has a Free plan (2,000 cloud words per 30-day cycle) and Pro at $9/month or $84/year.

Can I use both?

Yes, many people use Voice Access for commands and DictaFlow for dictation.

Does DictaFlow work offline?

Pro includes Local Offline dictation on supported 64-bit Intel/AMD Windows PCs after downloading a model of roughly 500 MB.

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Published by DictaFlow. Features and pricing checked October 28, 2026 against dictaflow.io/facts.html. Not medical or legal advice.

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