Step 1
Voicy is a privacy-focused speech-to-text app. It adds the most advanced dictation technology to your Windows & Mac computer and allows you to write with your voice everywhere.
Step 2
Complete the setup (2-minutes)
and select your keyboard shortcut.
During the Voicy setup, you can select a keyboard shortcut to use to start and stop your recordings. It's the easiest way to use dictation on your computer.
Step 3
Start dictating to Voicy
Once Voicy is installed, you can use talk to text everywhere on your computer. This includes all of your apps and every website in your browser too!
Whisper AI Alternative: Why Voicy is the Easier Choice in 2026
Looking for a Whisper AI alternative that works without coding? Voicy delivers professional speech-to-text accuracy without requiring Python, ffmpeg, or GPU hardware. Our AI-powered dictation software works instantly in Gmail, Google Docs, ChatGPT, Slack, and every website/app you use daily.
Unlike Whisper's technical setup requirements (Python, command-line, GPU), Voicy takes seconds to install and works immediately with 99%+ accuracy. While Whisper only does batch transcription, Voicy types in real-time as you speak. Whether you need voice typing for productivity or accessibility, Voicy provides the seamless experience that Whisper can't offer.
How can Voicy offer perfect accuracy at this low cost?
Whisper AI is powerful open-source technology, but it's designed for developers, not everyday users. It requires Python programming, command-line tools, and ideally a GPU for good performance. The latest advancements in AI have made professional transcription accessible to everyone through apps like Voicy.
We are able to offer this technology at a low price because we don't employ hundreds of sales, marketing, and engineering staff.
We like to stay small, keep our costs in check, and offer you a great product at a fair price.
FAQ
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