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Dictanote: cost, fit and limits
Dictanote is a speech-to-text notes application that runs in Chrome, Edge and Safari and on Android and iOS, with voice commands for punctuation and formatting, offline editing, cloud sync and a Pro plan that adds editing by voice.
What to know first
Dictanote is a notes app you talk to rather than a system-wide dictation tool. Free allows 50 notes in one notebook and 60 minutes of dictation a day. Pro costs $8 per month or $60 per year and lifts those limits. The pages we read name no AI feature, so it works as speech-to-text with hands-free editing. Both limits reset daily.
Dictanote at a glance
| Maker | Dictanote, Not stated by the vendor |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | $0 (Free plan) |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Dictation Software in 2026, rank 12 of 12 |
| Website | dictanote.co |
Who Dictanote is best for
Students and note-takers
Voice-entered notes, checklists and tables with export to PDF, HTML or text suit people who capture lectures or ideas in a notebook.
People who edit by voice
Pro adds editing by voice and custom voice commands, so corrections and formatting happen without a keyboard. Corrections and formatting happen by speaking, which helps people who dictate while walking or away from a keyboard.
Users who work across several devices
Notes sync between browsers and mobile apps, and offline reading and editing carry on without a connection. Offline reading and editing carry on without a connection, and edits sync once the device is back online.
Dictanote plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 forever | Up to 50 notes in one notebook, 60 minutes of dictation a day, voice punctuation and formatting commands, checklists, tables, offline use with sync, and export to PDF, HTML or text. |
| Pro monthly | $8 per month, billed monthly | Unlimited notes, notebooks and dictation, background listening, password-protected notes, editing by voice, custom voice commands, images, dictation clean-up and sharing with up to 10 people or by web link. |
| Pro yearly | $60 per year, billed yearly | Same as Pro monthly; the page says it saves $36 compared with paying monthly. The yearly rate matches the discounted $5 monthly figure shown on the homepage. |
Checked November 2026.
What Dictanote does
- Voice notes in 50-plus languages
- Speech is typed into notes in more than 50 languages, with voice commands for punctuation, new lines and formatting inside the notebook. The vendor lists 50-plus languages without naming each one.
- Offline editing and sync
- Notes can be read and edited offline, and they sync across devices once a connection returns, so travel does not interrupt capture. Offline use is on the free plan as well.
- Editing by voice
- Pro lets you correct and format text by speaking, which separates the notes app from a basic dictation box that only types. Voice editing is a Pro feature, not part of the free plan.
- Dictation clean-up
- Pro includes clean-up of dictated text and background listening, though the vendor does not describe how the clean-up actually works. Both are Pro features and are not part of the free plan.
- Sharing and export
- Pro shares notes with up to 10 people or as a web link, and every plan exports to PDF, HTML or plain text. Sharing is a Pro feature, but export is on all plans.
How Dictanote handles your data
Dictanote's privacy policy says content is used only to keep it available to you, and it does not mention model training. Desktop content is stored locally, while synced content is kept on Dictanote's servers in the United States. Deleted content may persist in backups for up to one year, and no general retention period is stated. No certifications are named on the pages we read. The vendor names no AI feature, so the policy does not describe a third-party AI provider receiving your text. Review the policy yourself if notes contain confidential material, as password protection is a Pro feature.
Where Dictanote falls short in practice
- No AI feature named. The pages describe built-in speech-to-text and hands-free editing only, so it is a notes app rather than an AI writing tool. Teams wanting AI rewriting should look further up this list.
- Free caps are tight. The free plan stops at 50 notes in one notebook and 60 minutes of dictation a day, and the microphone switches off after 20 seconds of silence.
- Many features are Pro only. Editing by voice, custom voice commands, images and sharing all need the paid plan, which narrows what the free tier can do. That makes the free tier a trial more than a daily tool.
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Dictanote: common questions
What does the Dictanote free plan include?
Free includes up to 50 notes in one notebook, 60 minutes of dictation a day, voice punctuation and formatting commands, checklists, tables, offline use with sync and export to PDF, HTML or text. The microphone turns off after 20 seconds of silence.
How much is Dictanote Pro?
Pro is $8 per month billed monthly or $60 per year billed yearly. The homepage showed $5 per month, discounted from $8, which matches the yearly rate. Purchases come with a 30-day refund. Pro adds unlimited notes, editing by voice and custom voice commands.
Does Dictanote use AI?
The pages we read do not name an AI feature. The vendor describes built-in speech-to-text and hands-free voice editing in a notes app. If you want AI rewriting or tone control, tools such as Wispr Flow, Superwhisper or Aqua Voice describe those features directly.
Where does Dictanote store my notes?
Desktop content is stored locally, and synced content is kept on Dictanote's servers in the United States. Deleted content may remain in backups for up to one year. The policy says content is used only to keep it available to you. No security certification is named on the pages we read.
Is Dictanote the same product as Voice In?
They come from the same vendor but do different jobs. Dictanote is a notes app, while Voice In is a browser extension that types by voice into web pages. Dictanote lists Voice In among its related tools, and each has its own pricing page.