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Best Descript Alternative - Simple Voice-to-Text That Works Everywhere

Write with your voice in every app and website.

Over 99% accuracy in 50 languages.

3x faster than typing.

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Voicy dictation across desktop apps

Why choose Voicy over Descript?

FeatureVoicy⭐ RecommendedDescript
Accuracy+99% in 50 languages95%
SpeedFast, cloud poweredFast, cloud powered
IntegrationAll apps and websitesMac, Windows
Voice CommandsAI commands + editingNot available
PrivacyPrivacy by designCloud processing
SupportPhone + EmailPriority support (paid)

Loved by thousands of users

Over 500 million words dictated with Voicy

CL Cobb
I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.
Pam Lang
This is the tool that I was looking for. It is amazing. I've gotten so lazy about typing anywhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this product!
Steve Moore
Voicy is an absolute game-changer! This voice-to-text extension delivers exceptional accuracy, capturing my words perfectly every time. The speed is impressive.
Victor Rodriguez
Almost instant replies from the creator, great support great app!
Crystal Willis
I love Voicy!! The extension and the desktop app have saved me so much time. I have tried several different voice-to-text apps. None of them compares to Voicy!
Magnus Gödde
I use it in combination with WhisperShortcut on my macOS. Works wonders.
Yurii L
Very helpful and convenient app, super easy to use, very, saves a ton of time on typing my thoughts because now I can just speak them, and get them noted down for me!
Alexander Samuel
Awesome tool, very reliable and fast to use. I highly recommend this tool.
Tosan Geoffrey
Awesome tool, now I don't have to write everything I want to say.
Parker Holland
Super useful and fast. Makes getting ideas on the page much easier.
Hrittik
Absolute accessibility lifesaver, thanks to the devs for building this it's a huge productivity boost, also far better and accurate than the native windows speech to text
Zeerak Nadeem Wyne
Damn! This was just the Speech to Text tool I was looking for. Its super fast and reliable, and works every time.
Jules Canlas
The best voice to text generator for every use! I don't like to type, so this is perfect!!!
Idin Sabahipour
Just got my new laptop and it was the first Chrome extension I installed.
Omar Hasan
Insane level of accuracy - I absolutely love it, huge time-saver getting my thoughts out!
Karthic Lokesh
Honestly one of the best tools I’ve used! It helps with my daily tasks, is impressively accurate, and saves me so much time.
Shellan Saling
This app has been an absolute lifesaver for me. I didn't know I needed this app until I started using it.
Rick Berry
I've been a Voicy user for nearly a year now and I see constant improvements being made, especially with the Windows app now being available. I am truly a believer.
Damien LLADO
I use the app every day, whenever I’m on something to do vibe coding. It’s really super convenient for me, it lets me stay in the flow. I really love this app.
Clint Groves
Voicy revolutionized how I interacted with AI and wrote long-form content.
Elliott Tong
This is a huge time saver! I am able to type pretty quick. But this literally lets my thoughts flow onto the screen, its incredible
Michael McCarthy
What made me most impressed is the very quick responses to questions and good solutions.

Works everywhere

Voicy works on all the websites and apps you use daily. This means you can use voice typing to write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.This means your voice can write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.

OutlookWordGmailLinkedInSubstackMessenger
NotionChatGPTClaudeGoogle DocsTelegramDiscord
RedditHubSpotEvernoteMediumTrelloAsana

Privacy First

Nobody sees your transcripts except yourself.
You can read more about our privacy policy here.

Automatic Punctuation

Voicy automatically adds perfect punctuation to your dictated text.
Zero typos, perfect grammar, perfect punctuation.

Voicy adds punctuation automatically

+50 languages

Voicy gives you over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech-to-text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.Over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech to text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.

How to use Voicy as a Descript alternative

Three simple steps. No training needed.

  1. 1. Download Voicy

    Install it on Mac, Windows, or Linux.

  2. 2. Click on a text field

    Any app or website where you'd normally type.

  3. 3. Start dictating

    Press your shortcut and speak. Voicy types for you.

Voicy dictating on a websiteVoicy dictating an email in GmailVoicy dictating a document in Microsoft WordVoicy dictating an email in OutlookVoicy dictating a prompt in ChatGPTVoicy dictating a reply in Slack
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Descript Alternative: Simple Voice-to-Text That Works Everywhere

Looking for a Descript alternative focused on dictation, not video editing? Voicy delivers professional speech-to-text for all your apps—Gmail, Slack, Google Docs, ChatGPT, coding IDEs, and more. While Descript excels at video production, Voicy gives you straightforward dictation that works everywhere you type, with no learning curve and no media minute limits.

Descript includes video and podcast editing tools. If your task is writing new text with your voice, Voicy lets you dictate directly into the app or website where you are working.

Why choose simple dictation over a video editor?

Descript is designed for creators who edit videos and podcasts. It offers amazing tools for media production but comes with complexity and costs that don't make sense if you just need dictation. Most people don't need green screen removal, AI avatars, or multi-track editing—they just want to write with their voice in everyday apps.

Voicy focuses on speech-to-text for everyday writing. Use it in email, documents, messages, and coding tools without opening a media editor.

Use cases

Google DocsGoogle Docs

Write Google Docs with your Voice

Use Speech-To-Text inside Google Docs to write documents in half the time.

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GmailGmail

Write emails with dictation in Gmail

Automatic punctuation and formatting help you write perfect emails!

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Microsoft WordMicrosoft Word

Dictate right in Word - works perfectly

Stuck on that first line to start your doc? Just speak it out and it's there.

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OutlookOutlook

Look out, Outlook Voice-to-Text is here!

Voicy works perfectly in all Outlook versions to help you dictate emails.

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NotionNotion

Take notes in Notion with your voice

Capture notes and ideas directly in Notion with voice dictation.

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ChatGPTChatGPT

Speech-to-text in ChatGPT

Dictate detailed prompts directly into ChatGPT.

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Pricing

Fair pricing policy

Our price will never be more than 20% above our total costs.

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FAQ

What is Descript and why might I need an alternative?

Descript is a video and podcast editor with transcription tools. If you need live dictation for emails, documents, messages, and other everyday writing, Voicy focuses on that workflow across apps and websites.

What is the difference between Voicy and Descript?

Descript focuses on editing recorded audio and video. Voicy focuses on dictating new text directly into the app where you are writing.

Do you see what I write with Voicy?

Voicy processes your speech to create the transcript and does not store your recordings or transcriptions after processing.

Is Voicy as accurate as Descript?

The tools are designed for different audio workflows. Descript transcribes recordings for editing; Voicy transcribes your speech while you dictate into apps. Try Voicy's free trial with your own microphone and writing tasks to judge the result.

What is speech-to-text?

Speech-to-text, also called voice dictation or talk to text, converts spoken words into written text.

Do I need Descript if I have Voicy?

Use Descript when you edit podcasts or videos and Voicy when you want to dictate live into emails, documents, code comments, or messages. Some creators use both.