Speechnotes

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.

The online notepad supports continuous dictation, voice commands for punctuation, automatic capitalization, editing during dictation, auto-save, printing, email, downloads, and Google Drive export.

The transcription service supports audio and video uploads, YouTube and other online sources, timestamps, automatic punctuation, English speaker diarization, subtitle export, and multilingual transcription.

The Chrome extension enables voice typing in text fields across websites, including email and other web applications. The Android app supports dictation, local note storage, Google Drive backup, sharing, printing, and offline operation with better performance when connected.

Developers can submit transcription jobs through a REST API. Speechnotes can return completed results through webhooks or Zapier workflows, with options for language, speaker count, and selected recording segments.

Speechnotes offers free browser dictation with advertising. Its official pricing page lists a premium dictation tier at $1.90 per month, including an ad-free experience, premium tools, and development-team support. The vendor’s upgrade page separately describes premium dictation as fixed pricing without recurring payments, so buyers should confirm the current checkout terms.

Audio and video transcription is priced at $0.10 per minute on a pay-as-you-go basis. The transcription tier includes timestamps, English speaker diarization, subtitle generation, REST API access, webhooks, and Zapier integration.

A free trial is available for the browser dictation product because the free tier does not require a subscription. No separate free trial for paid file transcription was verified.

Pros: The free dictation notepad requires no installation or registration. Transcription uses straightforward pay-as-you-go pricing. The product supports Google Drive, Zapier, REST API access, webhooks, captions, and an Android application.

Cons: Browser dictation depends on supported browser speech-recognition capabilities. Local note storage does not automatically synchronize across computers. The free experience includes advertising, and the public Chrome extension rating is lower than the Android app rating.

Google Docs Voice Typing is a suitable alternative for users who only need browser-based dictation inside Google Docs. Dragon Professional is better suited to users seeking a dedicated desktop dictation application with extensive voice commands.

Otter.ai and Notta are comparable options for meeting transcription, searchable conversations, and collaboration features. Transkriptor is another comparable service for file-based transcription and multilingual workflows.

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?
The vendor states that uploaded audio is deleted after transcription. Transcription results remain available to the account holder until deleted.