Free Plan
TalkWriter's Free plan lets you experience voice dictation on your Mac at no cost. It is a great way to try TalkWriter and handle light dictation needs.
What Is Included
- 2,000 words per week of voice dictation
- Real-time transcription with high accuracy
- Custom dictionary — add your own words for better accuracy
- Text snippets — create text expansion shortcuts
- Scratchpad — built-in writing space
- Session history — review past dictations
- Word count tracking — track your usage against the weekly limit
- Cross-device sync — dictionary, snippets, and settings sync across Macs
- macOS menu bar access — dictate from anywhere
What Is NOT Included
The Free plan does not include several Pro features:
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly word limit | 2,000 words | Unlimited |
| TalkTone (6 modes, 28+ writing styles) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Banglish / transliteration (10 languages) | ❌ | ✅ |
Word Limit Details
Your 2,000-word allowance resets every week. You can check your remaining words in:
- App sidebar — shows words used and remaining
- Pill overlay — shows a warning badge when approaching the limit
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When you hit the weekly limit, dictation pauses until your allowance resets. Your account, dictionary, and session history are unaffected.
Who Is the Free Plan For?
The Free plan works well if you:
- Want to test TalkWriter before upgrading
- Have light dictation needs (notes, short emails)
- Are evaluating voice dictation tools for the first time
Ready for More?
If you find yourself hitting the weekly limit or need features like TalkTone and Banglish, consider upgrading to Pro.
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New users get a 14-day free Pro trial with full access to all features — no credit card required. Learn more.