Free voice to text: the best free speech-to-text options
You can get voice to text for free on every device: Apple Dictation on Mac and iPhone, Win+H on Windows, Google voice typing on Android, and Voice typing in Google Docs in Chrome. They give you a raw transcript. If you want finished text — no filler words, correct punctuation, styled as an email or message — in any app, F5Type has a free plan with 60 minutes a month and no credit card; Pro is $14.99 a month or $107.99 a year.
Key facts
- Mac and iPhone
- Apple Dictation — free, built in
- Windows
- Voice Typing (Win+H) — free, built in
- Google Docs
- Tools → Voice typing — free, Chrome only
- Free AI dictation
- F5Type free plan — 60 minutes a month, no card
Which free option should I use?
| Option | Where it works | Cleanup | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Dictation | Mac, iPhone, iPad | Punctuation only | Free |
| Windows Voice Typing | Windows 10 and 11 | Optional punctuation | Free |
| Google Docs voice typing | Google Docs in Chrome | You say punctuation | Free |
| F5Type free plan | Any app on Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android | AI cleanup and 7 styles | 60 minutes a month |
When is free built-in dictation enough?
For a quick reply or a search query, built-in dictation is fine. When you dictate emails, documents or long messages, the time goes into fixing the transcript. That is the step F5Type removes.
How do I start with F5Type for free?
- 1Download F5Type for your device.
- 2Sign in with Apple, Google or an email link — no card needed.
- 3Press F5 (Fn+F5 on many laptops) in any app and speak.
Frequently asked questions
Is F5Type really free?
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Yes. The free plan gives you 60 minutes of dictation every month with no credit card. Pro removes the limit.
What happens when I use up the free minutes?
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You can wait for the next month or upgrade to Pro for unlimited dictation.
Is there a lifetime option?
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Yes, a lifetime licence is available on AppSumo.