Stop paying for voice tools
You don’t need paid apps to do this
There are free options that get you most of the way there
1. Google AI Edge Eloquent
Free
Works offline
Cleans your speech automatically
2. Apple Dictation
Built into your device
Works anywhere you can type
No setup
3. Google Docs Voice Typing
Free
Good accuracy
Best for longer content
Free plan available
Transcribes + summarises
Good for meetings or idea dumps
5. VoiceInk
Free / open source
Simple
Privacy focused
What matters
You don’t need a “perfect tool”
You need:
faster input
less friction
consistent output
Bottom line
If you’re still typing everything
you’re working slower than you need to