Is There a VoiceInk for Windows? Options and Alternatives (2026)
Short answer: The original VoiceInk, the open-source dictation app by Pax at tryvoiceink.com, is for Mac (Apple Silicon) and iOS. Its site does not list Windows. A different app with the same name, at voice-ink.com from Pixel Drift LLC, runs on Windows 10, Windows 11 and macOS. Its free tier is offline with 20 transcriptions a day, and its Pro tier uses Deepgram's cloud. If you want unlimited offline dictation on Windows or Linux, Whisper is a paid alternative at $39 a year that runs all transcription on your own computer.
Facts below come from each vendor's own site, read on 27 October 2026.
The two VoiceInks and Whisper at a glance
| VoiceInk (Pax, tryvoiceink.com) | VoiceInk (Pixel Drift LLC, voice-ink.com) | Whisper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS 14.4+ on Apple Silicon, iOS | Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS | Mac (Apple Silicon), Windows 10/11, Linux |
| Price | One-time: $25 (1 Mac), $39 (2 Macs), $49 (3 Macs) | Free; Pro $9/month or $50/year | $39 a year, $29 a year per extra device |
| Offline | Yes, "processes all voice transcription locally" | Free tier only | Yes, always |
| Cloud | Optional "Cloud Enhancement" for text only | Pro streams audio to Deepgram | None |
| Limits | None stated | Free: 20 transcriptions per day | None |
| Source code public | Yes | Not stated | Paid, ready-to-use app |
Is the Windows VoiceInk the same app as the Mac VoiceInk?
No evidence says so. The Windows app's site credits "Pixel Drift LLC" and does not mention Pax or tryvoiceink.com. The Mac app's site credits Pax and links to the source at github.com/beingpax/VoiceInk. Treat them as two separate products from two separate makers.
What does the Windows VoiceInk offer?
From voice-ink.com on 27 October 2026:
- Free: "20 transcriptions per day, fully offline using Whisper AI." Its FAQ says the free tier "works in airplane mode, on a local network, or with no signal at all."
- Pro: $9 a month, or $50 a year. Pro gives "Unlimited transcriptions with live real-time streaming via Deepgram." That means Pro audio goes to a cloud service.
So on Windows you choose between a daily cap that stays offline, or no cap with cloud processing.
Why choose Whisper on Windows?
Whisper removes that trade-off. It has no daily cap and no cloud mode.
- All transcription runs on your computer. No audio and no transcript is sent to us.
- Works offline after the first model download.
- Types at your cursor in any Windows app. Default hotkey: Ctrl+Space.
- 99+ languages with automatic detection.
- Custom word lists for names and terms.
- Transcribes audio files (WAV, MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC, OGG).
- Also runs on Linux and on Apple Silicon Macs, so one tool covers a mixed setup.
- $39 a year. Yearly licence that renews automatically. Cancel any time.
When is the original VoiceInk the better choice?
If you only use an Apple Silicon Mac, the original VoiceInk is a strong option. It is open source, it runs locally, and it is a one-time purchase from $25. If those three things matter most to you and you never need Windows or Linux, buy it.
Whisper makes more sense when you also work on Windows or Linux, or when you want one app on all of your computers.
How do I move from VoiceInk to Whisper?
- Buy a licence at get-whisper.com. The key arrives by email.
- Install Whisper on Windows, Mac or Linux and enter the key.
- Download a speech model once. After that, dictation works offline.
- Copy your custom words from VoiceInk into Whisper's word list.
- Pick a hotkey that does not clash with VoiceInk, or quit VoiceInk first.
Frequently asked questions
Is VoiceInk available for Windows?
The original VoiceInk by Pax is not. Its site lists macOS (Apple Silicon, macOS 14.4 or later) and iOS. A separate app called VoiceInk at voice-ink.com supports Windows 10, Windows 11 and macOS.
Is VoiceInk free?
The Pax VoiceInk is open source, and its site says you can read, audit or run the code yourself. The ready-made app is a one-time purchase from $25. The Windows VoiceInk from Pixel Drift LLC has a free tier with 20 offline transcriptions per day.
Does the Windows VoiceInk work offline?
Its free tier does. Its Pro tier uses live streaming "powered by Deepgram cloud AI", which needs a connection.
Does Whisper have a daily limit?
No. Whisper has no word cap and no daily cap.
Does Whisper run on Linux?
Yes. Whisper runs on Linux, Windows 10/11 and Apple Silicon Macs.
The bottom line
On Mac only, the original VoiceInk is good value. On Windows, the VoiceInk you can buy is a different product, offline only in its capped free tier. If you want unlimited dictation on Windows or Linux with no cloud at all, Whisper costs $39 a year.
→ Get Whisper for $39 a year
Sources, read on 27 October 2026: tryvoiceink.com, voice-ink.com.