The Best Google Voice Typing Alternative
Google Voice Typing gets the basics right and is perfect for casual users looking for a quick solution, but doesn’t quite hit the mark for folks with more demanding workflows. Flow is the Google Voice Typing alternative designed to help you work at the speed of thought.
The TL;DR
Best for power users who need reliable dictation with little to no post edit work.
- Fast, accurate dictation perfect for async communication and collaboration.
- Adapts to your unique tone and writes like you would.
- AI-powered text structuring and error correction.
- Works with any app that has a text box.
Google Voice Typing
Best for users looking for a free, built-in dictation tool within your Google Docs and Google Slides
- Free and integrated into Google Docs and Slides.
- Real-time transcription with useful voice commands.
- Basic error correction and formatting.
- Multilingual support for over 100 languages.
Feature Comparison
Flow
Google Voice Typing
If you asked me to be 100% honest
Google Voice Typing
If you’re looking for something that just works with minimal effort and you’re not too worried about advanced features, it’s a good option.
The upside of Google Voice Typing:
- Free and integrated: No need to download anything. It’s already there, ready to go in Google Docs and Slides.
- Real-time processing: Your words appear as you speak, which helps keep the flow going.
- Multilingual support: With over 100 languages supported, it’s perfect for a global audience.
- Simple voice commands: Basic commands for punctuation and structure formatting help you avoid reaching for the keyboard.
The downside of Google Voice Typing:
- Inconsistent punctuation: Pausing before commands can throw off the system. You’ll often find yourself going back to add periods and commas manually.
- Variable accuracy: If you have an accent or speak quickly, you might need to slow down or switch to an external mic for better results.
- Command execution is inconsistent: Voice commands for structuring text feel clunky and can interrupt your flow of thought.
- Limited cross app functionality: Dictation is limited to Google’s product suite, which is a big limitation for folks who rely on dictation to streamline their workflow.
Our AI-driven features help you skip the small stuff, like formatting and error correction, and focus on the work that matters most.
It’s like having an assistant that knows how you like to write—and adapts to your style.
The upside of Flow:
- Cross-app functionality: Flow works anywhere there’s a text box. From emails to Slack to project management tools, you can dictate wherever you need to.
- AI-powered text structuring: Flow automatically structures, formats, and corrects your dictated text that keeps post edits to a minimum (if any at all).
- Tone matching: Flow adapts to how you like to communicate in different scenarios. More formal in emails, more relaxed in chat? It knows the difference.
- AI command mode: Ability to edit your dictated text with with your voice. You can simplify complex topics, turn a paragraph into bullet points, or even summarize an entire piece of text, just by asking.
The downside of Flow:
- Platform availability: Right now, Flow is limited to macOS.
- Still requires minor edits: Even with its smart features, you’ll occasionally need to make final tweaks before hitting send.
- Freemium model: Flow has a free version, but requires a subscription for more advanced features.
- Not ideal for technical industry writing: While I would love to say that doctors and lawyers can benefit from accurate and reliable technical writing, Flow is just not there yet.
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Why you should
make the switch to Flow
Get the exact text you want the first time around
Flow is reliable and captures your words accurately, just as you intended. No more tedious formatting or fixing relentless typos—Flow simply gets it right.
Get stuff done faster in the smoothest way possible
Reduce the cognative load of typing and work as fast as you think. Stop worrying about the little things and let us handle the formatting, spelling, and structure. Simply think it, speak it, and send it.
Intelligent dictation that understands your unique voice
Flow adapts to your speaking style and matches your tone. Whether it’s a quick message or a detailed document, simply express yourself through speech and Flow will say what you mean.
Integrates perfectly with your workflow
Flow fits into your existing workflows, enabling faster communication and simplifying repetitive tasks. Use voice input to swiftly respond to messages, create content, and get stuff done faster.
See why people love using Flow everyday
Flow is that extra little part of your brain that helps you formulate full sentences when you might be stuck in thought and have a jittery response.
Jeannette Tan
Fiction Writer
I've been using Wispr almost every day since I downloaded it. It's probably my favourite part of the day, especially at the end when I go through my inbox Wispr.
Suzanne Xie
Partner, Neo
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Stuttering and it still works really well. I think it's really quick, I love it.
Agam Walia
Student, UC Berkeley
This is the best AI product I've used since ChatGPT
Rahul Vohra
CEO, Superhuman
I was able to dictate ~70% of our Q2 board doc with Wispr, it was a massive time saver!
Jeff Seibert
CEO, Digits AI
Flow is that extra little part of your brain that helps you formulate full sentences when you might be stuck in thought and have a jittery response.
Jeannette Tan
Fiction Writer
I've been using Wispr almost every day since I downloaded it. It's probably my favourite part of the day, especially at the end when I go through my inbox Wispr.
Suzanne Xie
Partner, Neo
Stuttering and it still works really well. I think it's really quick, I love it.
Agam Walia
Student, UC Berkeley
This is the best AI product I've used since ChatGPT
Rahul Vohra
CEO, Superhuman
I was able to dictate ~70% of our Q2 board doc with Wispr, it was a massive time saver!
Jeff Seibert
CEO, Digits AI
I'm afraid I'm getting addicted to this great platform. It allows me to get into a flow state and not have autocorrect or voice dictation stop and interrupt me while I'm attempting to articulate my ideas.
Greg Dickson
Bestselling Author and Business Coach
I can make quick edits while speaking to it because flow really understands me perfectly and can make the necessary changes. Flow's accuracy and speed make it a real game changer.
Shashank Vemuri
Scout at Soma Capital
Flow is that extra little part of your brain that helps you formulate full sentences when you might be stuck in thought and have a jittery response.
Jeannette Tan
Fiction Writer
I've been using Wispr almost every day since I downloaded it. It's probably my favourite part of the day, especially at the end when I go through my inbox Wispr.
Suzanne Xie
Partner, Neo
Stuttering and it still works really well. I think it's really quick, I love it.
Agam Walia
Student, UC Berkeley
I'm afraid I'm getting addicted to this great platform. It allows me to get into a flow state and not have autocorrect or voice dictation stop and interrupt me while I'm attempting to articulate my ideas.
Greg Dickson
Bestselling Author and Business Coach
I can make quick edits while speaking to it because flow really understands me perfectly and can make the necessary changes. Flow's accuracy and speed make it a real game changer.
Shashank Vemuri
Scout at Soma Capital
Flow is that extra little part of your brain that helps you formulate full sentences when you might be stuck in thought and have a jittery response.
Jeannette Tan
Fiction Writer
I've been using Wispr almost every day since I downloaded it. It's probably my favourite part of the day, especially at the end when I go through my inbox Wispr.
Suzanne Xie
Partner, Neo
Stuttering and it still works really well. I think it's really quick, I love it.
Agam Walia
Student, UC Berkeley
Stuttering and it still works really well. I think it's really quick, I love it.
Agam Walia
Student, UC Berkeley
This is the best AI product I've used since ChatGPT
Rahul Vohra
CEO, Superhuman
I was able to dictate ~70% of our Q2 board doc with Wispr, it was a massive time saver!
Jeff Seibert
CEO, Digits AI
I have Parkinson's, and this app has just made my life so much easier using my Mac. I can't even explain the change that it has provided for me.
Rich Pankey
Indirect Sourcing Manager
You're making texting actually delightful right now! Can see it becoming a can't live without product fast. I'm now frustrated with working on my phone because Flow is not on there.
Tara Tan
Founding Partner at Strange Ventures
Stuttering and it still works really well. I think it's really quick, I love it.
Agam Walia
Student, UC Berkeley
This is the best AI product I've used since ChatGPT
Rahul Vohra
CEO, Superhuman
I was able to dictate ~70% of our Q2 board doc with Wispr, it was a massive time saver!
Jeff Seibert
CEO, Digits AI
I have Parkinson's, and this app has just made my life so much easier using my Mac. I can't even explain the change that it has provided for me.
Rich Pankey
Indirect Sourcing Manager
You're making texting actually delightful right now! Can see it becoming a can't live without product fast. I'm now frustrated with working on my phone because Flow is not on there.
Tara Tan
Founding Partner at Strange Ventures