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title: "DictationDesk vs Aqua Voice: price, offline, privacy"
canonical: https://dictationdesk.com/vs/aqua-voice
last_modified: 2026-10-25
publisher: Surge Software Solutions Private Limited
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# DictationDesk vs Aqua Voice: price, offline, privacy

> Side-by-side comparison with Aqua Voice.

Aqua Voice costs ~$10 (est.)/month. DictationDesk is free: Free vs ~$10 (est.). The Windows app is in private testing and not downloadable yet: coming soon.

| | DictationDesk | Aqua Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Price, monthly | Free | ~$10 (est.) |
| Price, yearly | Free | $8/mo |
| Free tier | All English features (fair use) + unlimited offline | 1,000 words total |

## What Aqua Voice users complain about

- Privacy Mode off by default
- Switches into translation by mistake
- No Android
- Small review base

Sources: public pricing pages, product docs and reviews, October 2026.