The Best MurMurType Alternative

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for a dictation tool that works.

MurMurType is great for covering the basics, especially with its multilingual support and simple customizations. But if you’re looking for dictation that truly compliments your workflow and works as fast as you think, then Flow is the best alternative.

The TL;DR

Best for power users needing reliable dictation with minimum to zero edits.

Fast, highly accurate dictation across all applications.
AI-driven text structuring and formatting.
Adapts to your tone, context, and communication style.
Works in any text box, with no complex setup required.
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Best for casual users seeking multilingual support and basic customizable features:

Supports almost every language and offers translations into 19 languages.
Customizable notifications for transcriptions.
Basic error correction with automated silence tracking.
Local data storage for privacy protection.

Feature Comparison

MurMurType

Flow

Platform availability
macOS only
macOS, Windows and iOS
Cross-app usability
Yes, but via copy and paste
Works everywhere
Dictionary
Error correction
Automatic formating
Automatic structuring
Editing & formatting commands
Minimal
Set up and installation
Can be complex for less technical folks
Simple, but requires a download
Tone Matching
Context-aware corrections
Hands-free mode
Multilingual support
Cost
Freemium
Freemium

If you asked me to be 100% honest

An unbiased comparison (I promise).

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MurMurType is for users who need solid dictation tool with high accuracy. It’s particularly useful for those working in different languages that include complex terms and verbiage.

MurMurType integrates with OpenAI’s Whisper model to provide reliable and accurate output.
The upsides of MurMurType:
Handles multiple languages, including complex terms in French, German, Portuguese, and Mandarin.
Offers high accuracy, often outperforming built-in dictation tools like Apple Dictation.
Automatically adds punctuation, streamlining the dictation process.
Current and future product development plans are visible for the entire community to see.
The downsides of MurMurType:
Randomly switches languages during transcription, making some dictations unusable.
Every so often you might run into a bug or a performance issue (MurMurType actively works on resolving these issues fast).
Misses some more advanced features like automatic formatting & structuring and voice edit commands.
Flow is designed for those who see voice-to-text as a key part of their workflow. Flow provides a dictation experience that is reliable, smart, and smooth.

Flow’s AI intelligent features turns your natural voice into well formatted and error free text, exactly like you would expect it to.

This reliability allows you to work at the speed of thought but without the typing.
The upside of Flow:
Provides accurate and reliable text with minimum to no edits required.
Adjusts to your tone and communication style in various apps, making dictation feel more natural.
Smart error correction and text structuring that saves effort on post editing.
Works across any text box, with no special setup or specific app requirements.
Unlike basic voice commands like “new line” or “comma,” Flow lets you highlight a sentence and ask it to revise, bullet-point, or even summarize long text.
The downside of Flow:
Not ideal for complex technical dictation in fields like medicine.
Minor edits in technical contexts may be required.
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Why you should make the switch to Flow

The exact thing you said, in text, just like you wanted it to be (the first time). No more tedious formatting, relentless typos, and ‘ums’ or ‘ahs’ — Flow just get’s it.

Reduce the mental 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.

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.

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.

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Effortless voice dictation in every application: 4x faster than typing, AI commands and auto-edits.

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Available on Mac, Windows and iPhone