What you can use for free
Free includes voice input, smart text cleanup, Dictionary, the desktop AI assistant and local history, with an allowance every 7 days. Pro is unlimited.
- Dictate into compatible Windows desktop and browser text fields.
- Turn spoken phrasing into an editable draft with text cleanup.
- Manage recurring names and specialist terms in your Dictionary.
- Use the separate AI assistant to ask questions and develop an idea.
- Review and manage voice history and assistant conversations on your device.
A free plan with an allowance every 7 days
SayDart Free isn't a trial. Voice typing, cleanup, translation and the Assistant all use the same allowance every 7 days, and it refreshes every 7 days.
Your account shows remaining usage and the next refresh. Longer recordings and different processing steps can use different amounts, so we do not promise a fixed word or minute count. If the allowance is exhausted, wait for its next refresh or choose Pro for unlimited use of all current features.
Three meanings of “free”
A free download only means the installer costs nothing. SayDart Free isn't a trial: your allowance every 7 days comes back every 7 days.
SayDart Free includes the core features with usage every 7 days. Pro includes unlimited use of all current features. Before choosing any tool, check its current plan page for recurring limits and any temporary trial terms.
Start free on Windows
Download SayDart for Windows, Mac or Linux, install it and sign in with your email. You need a microphone and an internet connection. The app comes in 16 interface languages.
- Focus a compatible text field in your email, notes or document app.
- Start recording with the shortcut shown in SayDart; the Windows default is Right Alt.
- Speak, stop recording and review the resulting text.
- Correct names, numbers and meaning before you send or save. If text does not insert, copy the result and paste it into the intended field.
Free speech to text for everyday writing
Dictate a reply, jot down a note, or explain a detailed request to ChatGPT or Cursor. Your words land where your cursor is. Give them a quick look and hit Enter.
Choose the right kind of free tool
A browser dictation notepad, a desktop voice typing app and a service that transcribes uploaded recordings solve different problems. SayDart is a Windows desktop app and requires installation and sign-in. This page is not an in-browser recorder or an audio-file upload converter.
SayDart processes speech in the cloud, so you need to be online. Your history stays on your computer.
Free voice to text options for PC
These options serve different writing surfaces. Check where you want to dictate and the current requirements for each tool.
| Option | Where you write | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Windows voice typing | A focused text field through the Windows voice typing interface. | Press Win+H; check microphone, internet and available recognition languages. |
| SpeechTexter | An online dictation notepad in a supported browser. | Browser support, microphone permissions and copying text into your destination app. |
| Speechnotes | An online dictation notepad. | Its free dictation offer is separate from paid audio/video recording transcription. |
| SayDart Free | Compatible Windows desktop and browser text fields. | Install and sign in; free every 7 days. |
Upgrade when you need more usage
You don't need a paid plan. If you often hit the 7-day limit, Pro is unlimited for $8.25/month, billed yearly.