Dictation Free
$0
month
Free online dictation notepad and Chrome voice-typing extension with advertising.
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Speechnotes
Speechnotes provides browser-based voice dictation, an Android speech-to-text notepad, audio and video transcription, captions, webhooks and API automation.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Speechnotes offers free browser dictation, low-cost pay-as-you-go transcription, Android support, exports, captions, API access and Zapier automation. Public ratings are mixed, with stronger Android feedback than Chrome extension feedback, while independent review coverage remains limited.
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Overview
Speechnotes is a speech-to-text product from WellSource Ltd. It combines a browser-based dictation notepad, a Chrome voice-typing extension, an Android application, and a paid transcription service.
The dictation tools use browser or operating-system speech recognition and save notes locally. The transcription service accepts audio and video files, online sources, and recordings, then returns editable text with timestamps and optional captions.
Speechnotes is designed for writers, students, journalists, researchers, professionals, and users who prefer voice input. Its transcription workflow also supports API and webhook automation.
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Platforms
Android, Chrome extension, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, REST API, Web
TechZella assessment
8.3/10
Speechnotes Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free browser dictation is available without installation or registration.
- Transcription uses simple pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.10 per minute.
- REST API, webhooks, and Zapier support enable automated workflows.
- Google Drive export and backup support cross-device access for exported notes.
- The product includes a Chrome extension and Android application.
- Caption generation, timestamps, and English speaker diarization support media workflows.
Cons
- Browser dictation notes are stored locally and do not automatically synchronize across computers.
- The free dictation experience includes advertising.
- Browser performance depends on compatible speech-recognition support and microphone access.
- The premium pricing pages present different descriptions of recurring versus fixed payment terms.
- The Chrome extension has a lower public rating than the Android application.
- Independent review coverage is limited compared with larger transcription platforms.
Speechnotes Pricing & Plans
Dictation Premium
$1.90
month
Premium dictation notepad and Chrome extension with no advertising and development-team support. The vendor's upgrade page describes premium pricing as fixed and non-recurring, so checkout terms should be confirmed.
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$0.10
minute
Pay-as-you-go audio and video transcription with timestamps, English speaker diarization, SRT captions, REST API, webhooks, and Zapier integration.
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Speechnotes Features
Dictation
- Browser-based speech-to-text notepad
- Continuous dictation
- Voice commands for punctuation and formatting
- Automatic capitalization and spacing
- Edit while dictating
- Automatic local saving
- Email, print, download, and Google Drive export
Transcription
- Audio and video file transcription
- YouTube and online-source transcription
- Automatic punctuation
- Timestamps
- English speaker diarization
- SRT caption generation
- Multilingual transcription
Automation and Integrations
- REST API
- Webhook delivery
- Zapier integration
- Google Drive export and backup
Applications
- Chrome voice-typing extension
- Android speech-to-text application
- Browser access without installation
- Offline support documented for the Android application
Privacy and Data Handling
- Local storage for browser dictation notes
- Vendor-stated deletion of uploaded audio after transcription
- Encrypted connections
- No human transcription workflow stated by the vendor
Speechnotes Specifications
| Product type | Speech-to-text and transcription software |
|---|---|
| Primary platform | Web browser |
| Supported browser | Google Chrome |
| Additional browser | Microsoft Edge through browser speech recognition |
| Mobile app | Android |
| Browser extension | Chrome |
| API | REST API |
| Automation | Webhooks and Zapier |
| Cloud storage integration | Google Drive |
| Free plan | Yes, for browser dictation |
| Free trial | Free dictation tier; separate transcription trial not verified |
| Transcription pricing model | Pay as you go |
| Caption export | SRT |
| Speaker diarization | English |
| Speech recognition engines | Web Speech API for dictation; Google and Microsoft engines for transcription |
| Vendor | WellSource Ltd. |
| Company location | Yokneam Illit, Israel |
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.3/10Moderate confidence
Speechnotes offers free browser dictation, low-cost pay-as-you-go transcription, Android support, exports, captions, API access and Zapier automation. Public ratings are mixed, with stronger Android feedback than Chrome extension feedback, while independent review coverage remains limited.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Speechnotes FAQs
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Does Speechnotes have a free plan?
Yes. The online dictation notepad is available free with advertising. File transcription is priced separately by usage.
What platforms does Speechnotes support?
The product supports Chrome-based web use, Microsoft Edge through browser speech recognition, a Chrome extension, and an Android application. The website can also be used on other devices through a compatible browser, although the vendor specifically documents Chrome support.
Does Speechnotes offer an API?
Yes. The transcription service provides a REST API for submitting jobs and supports webhooks for receiving completed results.
Does Speechnotes integrate with Zapier?
Yes. The transcription plan includes Zapier integration for automated workflows.
Can Speechnotes export captions?
Yes. The transcription service can generate SRT caption files.
Where are dictation notes stored?
Browser dictation notes are stored locally through browser storage. Users can export notes to Google Drive when cross-device access is needed.
Does Speechnotes store uploaded audio?
Yes.
The vendor states that uploaded audio is deleted after transcription. Transcription results remain available to the account holder until deleted.
The vendor states that uploaded audio is deleted after transcription. Transcription results remain available to the account holder until deleted.
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