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See how Verity compares to other dictation tools on price, privacy, platform support, and AI formatting.
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| Tool | Price | Platforms | AI Formatting | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verity | Free during launch — all features included | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, iPadOS, watchOS | AI polish with 3 personas | Zero audio retention |
| Apple Dictation | Free (built-in) | macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS | Auto-punctuation; systemwide AI dictation via AFM 3 (iOS 27, hardware-gated: M3+/A17 Pro+) | On-device (new AI model) or Apple servers (classic) |
| Google Voice Typing | Free (built-in) | Android, ChromeOS | Auto-punctuation; Gemini Rambler (filler removal, corrections — Pixel 11 series only, usage-capped) | On-device or hybrid cloud (varies by feature) |
| Windows Voice Typing | Free (built-in) | Windows only | Auto-punctuation; Fluid Dictation AI correction (Copilot+ PCs only, EN/FR/DE/ES) | Cloud (classic) or on-device (Fluid Dictation, Copilot+ PCs) |
| Dragon Professional | $699.99 one-time (Windows only) | Windows only | Custom commands, vocabulary | Local processing available |
| Otter.ai | Free tier · Pro from $8.33/mo annual ($16.99/mo monthly) | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, desktop | Meeting transcription, summaries, AI chat | Cloud-stored recordings |
| Wispr Flow | $15/mo monthly · $12/mo annual | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | AI rewriting, Command Mode | Cloud-processed audio |
Verity
PriceFree during launch — all features included
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, iPadOS, watchOS
AI FormattingAI polish with 3 personas
PrivacyZero audio retention
Apple Dictation
PriceFree (built-in)
PlatformsmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS
AI FormattingAuto-punctuation; systemwide AI dictation via AFM 3 (iOS 27, hardware-gated: M3+/A17 Pro+)
PrivacyOn-device (new AI model) or Apple servers (classic)
Google Voice Typing
PriceFree (built-in)
PlatformsAndroid, ChromeOS
AI FormattingAuto-punctuation; Gemini Rambler (filler removal, corrections — Pixel 11 series only, usage-capped)
PrivacyOn-device or hybrid cloud (varies by feature)
Windows Voice Typing
PriceFree (built-in)
PlatformsWindows only
AI FormattingAuto-punctuation; Fluid Dictation AI correction (Copilot+ PCs only, EN/FR/DE/ES)
PrivacyCloud (classic) or on-device (Fluid Dictation, Copilot+ PCs)
Dragon Professional
Price$699.99 one-time (Windows only)
PlatformsWindows only
AI FormattingCustom commands, vocabulary
PrivacyLocal processing available
Otter.ai
PriceFree tier · Pro from $8.33/mo annual ($16.99/mo monthly)
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, desktop
AI FormattingMeeting transcription, summaries, AI chat
PrivacyCloud-stored recordings
Wispr Flow
Price$15/mo monthly · $12/mo annual
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AI FormattingAI rewriting, Command Mode
PrivacyCloud-processed audio
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