Dictanote is a dictation-powered note-taking app with speech-to-text, cloud sync, and voice commands for faster notes, meeting recaps, drafts, and transcription.

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Overview

Dictanote is a dictation-powered note-taking app with built-in speech-to-text integration. It lets you switch between typing and voice input while creating notes, and it supports speech recognition in more than 50 languages.

The product is positioned for people who want to capture notes, meeting summaries, drafts, or other written content faster with voice dictation. It also includes related AI and transcription tools, including AudioScribe for rewriting voice notes into clearer text and Dictanote Transcribe for converting recorded audio and video files to text.

Features

Voice typing with keyboard editing

Type notes with your voice in real time, switch back to the keyboard when needed, and use the app as a standard note editor when you are not dictating.

Multilingual dictation

Dictanote supports speech recognition in 50+ languages and 80+ dialects, with voice input designed to work across multilingual note-taking workflows.

Voice commands

Use built-in voice commands to insert punctuation, technical terms, and corrections without leaving the microphone workflow.

Keyboard shortcut control

Use keyboard shortcuts to start or stop dictation and switch languages more quickly during note capture.

Cloud sync and offline access

Dictanote stores notes in the cloud, supports offline editing, and can be installed as a standalone app on supported platforms.

AI-assisted transcription options

AudioScribe and Dictanote Transcribe extend the product into AI note cleanup and audio-to-text transcription for recorded files.

Use Cases

  • Writing with mixed voice and keyboard input

    Draft notes, outlines, and long-form writing by speaking first and switching to the keyboard when you need to refine the text.

  • Meetings and live note capture

    Capture meeting notes, meeting recaps, and action items while keeping the app running in the background so the notes are saved automatically.

  • Cleaning up voice notes

    Record ideas in your own words, then use AudioScribe to turn rough speech into cleaner, more readable text with punctuation and filler-word removal.

  • Audio and video transcription

    Upload recorded audio or video files to Dictanote Transcribe when you need a transcript from a file instead of live dictation.

  • Structured dictation workflows

    Use custom voice commands and voice-based editing to correct dictation, insert repetitive text, or automate frequent entry tasks.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Combines note taking and voice dictation in one app.
  • Supports 50+ languages and 80+ dialects.
  • Offers built-in voice commands for punctuation and corrections.
  • Saves notes to the cloud and makes them available across devices.
  • Includes related tools for AI rewriting and audio transcription.

Cons

  • iPhone support is limited to editing in Safari 12+; voice dictation is not available there.
  • Dictation requires an internet connection, even though notes can be edited offline.
  • Some advanced capabilities such as Pro features, AudioScribe, and transcription are separate from the basic free notes app.

FAQ

What platforms does Dictanote support?

Dictanote works on desktop in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, Linux, and Mac. It also supports Android in Google Chrome and iPhone in Safari 12+ for editing, but voice dictation is not available on iPhone.

Does Dictanote sync notes across devices?

Yes. The homepage states that notes are automatically synced to the cloud and available on all your devices.

What is included in Dictanote Pro?

Yes. The pricing page says Dictanote Pro includes unlimited notebooks, background dictation, custom voice commands, voice-based editing, images in notes, and AudioScribe.

Can Dictanote convert recorded audio files to text?

Yes. Dictanote Transcribe is a separate product for converting pre-recorded audio and video files to text, while Dictanote is the note-taking app with built-in voice typing.

How do I cancel Dictanote Pro?

The site says you can manage your subscription from Account Settings and cancel from the same page. If you cancel before the end of the term, Pro access continues until the last day of the subscription period.

Quick Facts

Category
Productivity / Note Taking
Website
dictanote.co
Platforms
Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, iPhone
Browser support
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari 12+ on iPhone
Primary use
Dictation-powered note taking and transcription
Pricing model
Free plan available; paid Pro upgrade and pay-as-you-go transcription are offered