Dragon alternative for dictation on Windows

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In short

Zack Typing inserts dictation into Word, Outlook and browsers. It supports multiple languages and offers free use. For voice control and macros, Dragon remains the better choice.

Dragon Professional and Zack Typing compared

Dragon Professional v16Zack Typing
WindowsWindows 11 and 10Windows 11 and 10
LanguagesGerman edition; English can be addedMany languages with automatic detection
Voice commands and macrosCustom commands and macrosNo voice commands
DictionaryCustom word lists, also for teamsPersonal dictionary
Audio filesYes, including batch transcriptionMP3, M4A, WAV and OGG
RewritingNot documentedImprove, Shorten, Professional
Getting startedPrice on requestFree start with starter and weekly credits

Provider sources, 17 October 2026: Dragon Professional. We develop Zack Typing.

Related questions

Can Zack Typing transcribe my dictaphone recordings?

Yes. Drag the audio file into Zack Typing or choose Add audio file. The transcript is stored in your history.

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Start free, no subscription needed. Runs on Windows.

One heads-up

About Windows SmartScreen

Windows may warn about installers that are not widely used. Check the download source and publisher before continuing. If you trust the file, you can use these steps:

  1. 1 Click More info.
  2. 2 Click Run anyway.
Windows Defender SmartScreen warning: “Windows protected your PC” with the options “Don’t run” and “More info”. The same warning after “More info”: app Zack-KI-Setup.exe, unknown publisher, and the “Run anyway” button below.