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The Best LilySpeech Alternative
Voice typing on Mac, Windows, and in your browser.
Over 50 languages and automatic punctuation.
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Voicy vs LilySpeech
| Feature | Voicy⭐ Recommended | LilySpeech |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | +99% in 50 languages | +90% |
| Speed | Fast, cloud powered | Fast, depends on device |
| Integration | All apps and websites | All apps and websites |
| Voice Commands | AI commands + editing | Basic punctuation commands |
| Privacy | Privacy by design | Collects data on free version |
| Support | Phone + Email |
CL Cobb
★★★★★
I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.
Pam Lang
★★★★★
This is the tool that I was looking for. It is amazing. I've gotten so lazy about typing anywhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this product!
Steve Moore
★★★★★
Voicy is an absolute game-changer! This voice-to-text extension delivers exceptional accuracy, capturing my words perfectly every time. The speed is impressive.
Victor Rodriguez
★★★★★
Almost instant replies from the creator, great support great app!
Crystal Willis
★★★★★
I love Voicy!! The extension and the desktop app have saved me so much time. I have tried several different voice-to-text apps. None of them compares to Voicy!
Pricing
Fair pricing policy
Our price will never be more than 20% above our total costs.
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Pro
For the everyday user
$8.49/month
- Unlimited recording time
- Unlimited personal devices
- Desktop + Mobile
One-time payment
Lifetime
Pay once, use forever
$260
- Unlimited recording time
- Unlimited personal devices
- Desktop + Mobile
Voicy for Teams
Minimum of 3 users
Team plan
Speed up your entire org
$6.79/user/mo
- Unlimited recording time
- Desktop + Mobile
- Priority Support
Works everywhere
Voicy works on all the websites and apps you use daily. This means you can use voice typing to write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.This means your voice can write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.
Privacy First
Nobody sees your transcripts except yourself.
You can read more about our privacy policy here.
Automatic Punctuation
Voicy automatically adds perfect punctuation to your dictated text.
Zero typos, perfect grammar, perfect punctuation.
+50 languages
Voicy gives you over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech-to-text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.Over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech to text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.
How to use Voicy's Speech-to-Text
Step 1
Download the Voicy app here
Voicy adds advanced speech to text to apps and websites on your Mac or Windows computer.
Start with a free trial; no credit card is needed.
Step 2
Complete the setup (2-minutes) and select your keyboard shortcut.
During setup, choose a keyboard shortcut to start and stop your recordings.
It is the easiest way to use dictation on your computer.
Step 3
Start dictating to Voicy
Once Voicy is installed, you can dictate into text fields across your computer, including apps and websites.
Lilyspeech Alternative: Why Voicy is the Better Choice in 2025
While Lilyspeech served its purpose as an early voice-to-text tool, Voicy represents the next generation of dictation software. Unlike Lilyspeech, which is limited to Windows and relies on older Google Chrome speech technology with noticeable transcription delays, Voicy works seamlessly across Mac, Windows, and all major browsers.
Voicy's AI-powered engine delivers transcriptions with automatic punctuation, grammar correction, and intelligent formatting.
Beyond basic dictation, Voicy offers features like AI voice commands, text translation, and an edit mode that lets you refine text with your voice. Voicy does not store your recordings or transcriptions after processing.
How can Voicy offer perfect accuracy at this low cost?
Lilyspeech uses Google's transcription software, which has drastically fallen behind the latest speech-to-text models.The latest advancements in AI have given us incredibly fast, accurate, and privacy-friendly transcription technology.
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.
Dictation on Android & iPhone
Voicy on Mobile
Never use Apple's or Android's annoying dictation again. Perfect dictation, 4x faster than typing.
- 99% accuracy in 50 languages
- Works in every app on Android & iOS
- Automatic formatting and punctuation
Where people dictate with Voicy
Emails
Voice-typing Emails
& moreDictate emails in every email app with Voicy. Write emails up to 4x faster with your voice thanks to:
- 99% accuracy in 50 languages
- Automatic punctuation + formatting
- AI rewriting for professional emails
Writing & Documents
Dictating Documents
& moreSpeech-to-text for all your documents, notes, and writings. Get your thoughts on paper faster with:
- Near-perfect accuracy in 50 languages
- AI rewriting & editing
- Automatic cleanups and punctuation
Chats, team communication, AI prompts
Speech-to-text in all chats (Humans or AI)
& moreWhether you're chatting with friends on WhatsApp, your colleagues on Slack or Teams, or your favorite AI on ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc., dictate your messages with Voicy.
- 99% accurate in 50 languages
- Lightning-fast dictation
- AI rewriting & editing
Coding, terminals, vibe-coding
Talk to your terminal, or code in your IDE
& moreUse dictation in your TUI for commands, Claude Code, or Codex. Or voice-type in your favorite IDE for some fun coding (the vibe is optional)
- Works in all terminals and IDEs
- Write longer & better prompts in half the time
- Understands coding terminology
FAQ
Is Voicy a good alternative to Lilyspeech?
Voicy adds automatic punctuation and works in over 50 languages, with language detection. It is available on Mac and Windows.
What's the difference between Voicy and Lilyspeech speech recognition?
Lilyspeech offers a free version with ads. Voicy is a paid AI-powered dictation app with Mac and Windows support, automatic punctuation, and language detection.
Do you see what I write with Voicy?
No. Voicy does not store your recordings or transcriptions. Speech is processed in the cloud and discarded after transcription.
Is Voicy more accurate than Lilyspeech?
Voicy uses AI speech recognition and supports more than 50 languages. Accuracy depends on the speaker and task; try both with your own recordings and vocabulary.
What is speech-to-text?
Speech to text, also called voice dictation or voice typing, converts your spoken words into written text.
Is Voicy compatible with Mac computers?
Yes. Voicy offers a native Mac app and browser dictation as well as Windows support.