Dragon for Mac alternatives in 2025

Dragon is gone on Mac. You still have pages to write.

Here is what works now, and when each option makes sense.

The landscape

On a Mac you can choose an on device app or a cloud service. On device tools avoid uploads and feel steady on bad networks. Cloud tools can be fine for short notes and team features.

OptionComputePrivacyPricingBest for
Voice TypeOn deviceAudio stays on MacOne timeLong dictation, privacy, travel
Apple DictationCloudUploads audioIncludedShort phrases, stock setup
OtterCloudUploads audioSubscriptionMeetings with teams
Notion voice typingCloudUploads audioIncludedShort notes inside Notion

When Voice Type makes sense

  • You care about privacy and want audio to stay on your Mac
  • You dictate long notes and want steady speed on bad wifi
  • You like a one time price instead of a monthly plan

If you want numbers, the latency demo lets you plug in your own network and compare streaming to on device finalization.

When a cloud tool is fine

  • You only need short notes during a call
  • You want meeting features and team sharing
  • You are always on fast and reliable networks
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