Willow is a voice dictation tool designed for people who spend a big part of their day writing. Emails, Slack messages, meeting notes, documentation, AI prompts, and other everyday text can all be created by speaking naturally. Using Willow is straightforward.
Hold a hotkey, start talking, and the finished text appears wherever the cursor is. The software removes filler words, cleans up grammar, and formats the result based on the context. A professional email can come out structured and polished, while a quick message can stay short and conversational.
Willow also learns over time. Names, technical terminology, industry-specific vocabulary, and personal writing preferences can be recognized more reliably as they are added to its custom vocabulary. The same general experience is available across Mac, Windows, and iOS, making it practical for people who regularly move between devices.
Speed is a major reason to use voice dictation. Most people can speak considerably faster than they type, which can make a noticeable difference when writing long emails, detailed documentation, or lengthy AI prompts. Willow is particularly useful for people who find repetitive typing tiring or simply want to get ideas onto the screen faster.
For anyone interested in improving their everyday writing workflow, Willow is worth exploring. Check out the available offers on our marketplace to discover a software that fits.
Features
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Context-aware formatting
Willow considers where the text is going and adjusts the structure accordingly, giving your emails, Slack messages, notes, and other content an appropriate tone and format.
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Filler word removal
The software removes filler words, repeated phrases, and false starts from spoken input, leaving behind cleaner text that feels written rather than transcribed word for word.
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Cross-platform consistency
Willow works across Mac, Windows, and iOS, providing a consistent dictation experience across devices without requiring you to learn completely different workflows.
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Custom vocabulary
You can teach Willow names, technical terms, and specialized vocabulary, helping the software recognize terminology more accurately when working with industry-specific language.
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Global hotkey activation
A global hotkey lets you start dictating from almost any text field, including email clients, browsers, messaging apps, and development environments, without switching applications.
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No hands mode
Double-tapping the hotkey keeps Willow listening, making longer dictations more practical when you are writing meeting notes, documentation, or extended pieces of text.
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iOS voice keyboard
On iPhone, Willow works as a dedicated voice keyboard, allowing you to dictate directly inside different apps, while keeping access to quick correction tools.
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Enterprise-grade security
Business plans include features such as SOC 2 compliance, HIPAA support, and zero data retention options for organizations working with sensitive or regulated information.
Pricing
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Pro
$15 / user / month
- Unlimited Frontier Pro speech-to-text model
- Accurate, priority transcription
- Smart memory
- Unlimited Sribe usage
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Enterprise
Custom pricing
- Invoice/PO billing
- SSO/SAML
- Enterprise-grade security and controls
- Advanced usage dashboards and API
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Business
$35 / month
- Enforced privacy mode
- SOC 2 Type II compliance
- Enforced HIPAA compliance
- Advanced admin and team controls
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Basic
$0 (Freemium)
- Frontier Mini speech-to-text model
- Limited personalization
- 20 Scribe uses per week
- Works anywhere you type
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong contextual understanding: Willow can adapt formatting and tone based on the type of text being created
- Fast dictation: Willow's low response time makes that a noticeable difference during emails, documentation and longer prompts
- Works across major platforms: Mac, Windows and iOS support makes Willow useful for people who switch between computers and mobile devices
Cons
- Requires an internet connection: A poor or interrupted connection can affect dictation and makes the lack of an offline mode noticeable
- Subscription pricing: Willow uses recurring subscriptions rather than a one-time purchase
- Accuracy can vary: Willow’s accuracy can be affected by background noise, microphone quality, or certain accents