If you're looking for a free Aqua Voice alternative, WhisperTyping is genuinely free for occasional users. Aqua Voice's free Starter tier gives you 1,000 words per account, total. WhisperTyping's free tier gives you a generous monthly pool of dictation minutes that refreshes every month. No card, no expiry.
The Free Tiers, Compared
| Free Plan | Aqua Voice Starter | WhisperTyping Free |
|---|---|---|
| Allowance | 1,000 words per account | Generous monthly minutes |
| Refresh | None. One-time allowance | Monthly |
| Credit card required | Not required | Not required |
| Upgrade to unlimited | $8 / month, billed annually | $5 / month, billed annually |
| 50+ languages | Yes | Yes |
| Custom vocabulary | 5 dictionary values | Included |
| Automatic punctuation | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | Privacy Mode is opt-in | Zero logging by default |
| Platform | Mac, Windows, iOS | Native Windows |
Why That Difference Matters
Aqua Voice's free plan is a trial in disguise. 1,000 words is roughly five to ten minutes of normal dictation. Once you hit the cap, the only way forward is the $8/month Pro plan (our regular Aqua alternative page covers that).
WhisperTyping's free tier is built for people who dictate occasionally: a few emails a week, the odd document, voice notes here and there. The monthly pool refreshes. You can use the same account forever without paying anything.
What You Get on the Free Plan
Real Whisper-Quality Dictation
The same speech recognition we use on paid tiers. No accuracy nerf on the free plan.
50+ Languages
Switch language or use Autodetect. Works in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, and many more.
Works in Any Windows App
Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, EMRs, code editors. Hold a hotkey, talk, the words appear.
Zero Logging
Transcripts and audio are never stored. Same privacy posture on free as on paid tiers.
Custom Vocabulary
Add names, technical terms, anything specific to your work. Stored locally.
Spoken Punctuation
Say "comma", "full stop", "new paragraph" and they get inserted. Or let the AI add them automatically.
When You'd Want a Paid Tier
If you dictate daily, you'll probably want unlimited minutes. WhisperTyping Personal is $5 a month, billed annually ($60/year), versus Aqua Voice Pro at $8 a month ($96/year). See the full comparison or the pricing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the free tier actually unlimited in time?
Yes. The monthly minutes pool refreshes every month, for as long as the free tier exists. No expiry.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. The free tier requires no payment information.
What happens when I run out of free minutes for the month?
Dictation stops working until the pool refreshes the following month, or you upgrade. No surprise charges, no auto-conversion.
Is accuracy worse on the free tier?
No. Same speech model on free as on paid. The only differences are the monthly minute cap and access to advanced features like AI Modes, Screen OCR, templates, and phone-as-microphone.
Can I use this on Mac?
No. WhisperTyping is Windows-only today. If you're on Mac, Aqua Voice is a reasonable pick, but you'll hit their 1,000-word cap quickly.
Try It
Download, install, sign up with email. No card. Dictate in any Windows app within five minutes.