Google Docs voice typing is a popular free option for dictation. WhisperTyping offers an alternative powered by Whisper Large - with higher accuracy, a system-wide hotkey that works in every application, and advanced features like custom vocabulary and AI modes.
Superior Accuracy
Whisper Large AI model
System-Wide Hotkey
Works in every application
Screen Context
Reads your screen for better accuracy
Custom Vocabulary
Add your own terms
AI Modes
Write, rewrite, translate
50+ Languages
Seamless switching
Google Docs Voice Typing vs WhisperTyping
| Feature | Google Docs Voice Typing | WhisperTyping |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Recognition | Google Speech API | Whisper Large |
| Works In | Google Docs (Chrome) | Every Windows application |
| Screen Context (OCR) | - | Scans for keywords |
| Custom Vocabulary | - | Add your own terms |
| AI Modes | - | Write, rewrite, answer |
| Custom Hotkey | - | Choose your own |
| Price | Free | Free plan available |
Why WhisperTyping?
Superior Accuracy with Whisper Large
WhisperTyping uses Whisper Large, a speech recognition model trained on over 680,000 hours of audio. It processes your entire sentence at once to understand context, and handles accents, technical terminology, and challenging audio with high accuracy.
System-Wide Hotkey
Press your hotkey and start dictating in whichever application is active - Word, Outlook, Slack, VS Code, or any other program. One hotkey that works everywhere.
Screen Context
WhisperTyping can optionally scan your screen to pick up names and technical terms. Writing an email to someone? It capitalizes their name correctly. Working on code? It recognizes variable names.
Custom Vocabulary
Add your own terms, names, abbreviations, and industry jargon. Essential for medical, legal, technical, and specialized fields.
Try WhisperTyping Free
Free plan available. No credit card required.
AI-Powered Features
Beyond dictation, WhisperTyping includes AI modes:
- Write Mode: Describe what you want and get polished text
- Rewrite Mode: Select text and describe changes - make it more formal, shorter, clearer
- Answer Mode: Ask questions and get direct answers
- Reply Mode: Generate responses to emails and messages
Getting Started
Download WhisperTyping and start with the free plan - no credit card, no commitment.