Willow
A dictation app and AI keyboard for Mac, Windows and iPhone, with an offline mode.
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About Willow
Willow is voice typing for work and chat: hold a key or tap the keyboard on iPhone, speak, and it writes formatted text into whatever app you're using. It supports more than 100 languages and lets you switch between them, saves frequently used phrases as snippets you can insert by voice, and adapts style to the app. A Scribe feature drafts text from what you intend to say rather than a literal transcript. For privacy-sensitive users it offers an offline mode that runs dictation entirely on the device, and the company says it is SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant, with zero data retention and end-to-end encryption, which is why it markets to lawyers and healthcare. Willow is available for Mac, Windows and iPhone, but not Android. It is free to download, with paid plans for heavier use and enterprise options. It competes closely with Wispr Flow, so try both.
Best for: Professionals in legal or healthcare work who want dictation with offline and compliance options.
Pros and cons
What works
- Offline mode runs dictation on the device
- SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliance
- 100+ languages with easy switching
Why people leave
- No Android app
- Pricing not shown clearly on the homepage
- Very similar to several competitors
Top Willow alternatives
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Wispr Flow66.5Closest rival, with Android support and a free tier everywhere.
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Superwhisper62.6Local models and a lifetime licence, on more platforms.
- 3DrDragon Professional59.6
Established professional dictation with deep admin controls.
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VoiceInk57.2Open-source, offline Mac dictation for a one-time price.
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Willow: common questions
Is Willow free?
Willow has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Willow open source?
No, Willow is not open source. Open-source alternatives include VoiceInk.
What platforms does Willow run on?
Willow is available for macOS, Windows and iOS.
What are the best alternatives to Willow?
The highest-ranked Willow alternatives right now are Wispr Flow, Superwhisper and Dragon Professional. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.