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Willow

Dictation that types anywhere and learns how you write. Pricing, the evidence and the alternatives, checked Oct 2026.

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Willow

Dictation app

Dictation that types anywhere and learns how you write.

Best for
People who'd rather talk than type emails, Slack messages and AI prompts.
Red flags
Free uses the weaker Frontier Mini model and 20 Scribe uses a week; cloud processing (zero data retention is enforced only on Business); no Android app yet.
Price
$0 with these limitsUnlimited dictation on the Frontier Mini model; 20 Scribe uses per weekUpgrade: $12/user/mo billed annually (Pro); $15 monthly
Opening line: “Draft a friendly reply to this email saying yes to Thursday and asking for the agenda.”
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Our take on Willow

Willow: Dictation that types anywhere and learns how you write. Best for people who'd rather talk than type emails, Slack messages and AI prompts. Watch out for: free uses the weaker Frontier Mini model and 20 Scribe uses a week; cloud processing (zero data retention is enforced only on Business); no Android app yet. Price: $12/user/mo billed annually (Pro); $15 monthly (free tier, checked Oct 2026).

Note: Works in any app on Mac, Windows and iPhone (Android is coming soon). Wally, its Scribe agent launched Oct 19, 2026, drafts and rewrites emails, Slack messages and prompts in your own style. Pro unlocks the Frontier Pro model, unlimited Scribe and longer dictation; Business ($28/user/mo annually) enforces zero data retention and HIPAA. Discounts for students, educators, nonprofits and veterans.

Free tierFree tier: Unlimited basic dictation; 20 Scribe uses/week
Job in a stackDictate the text, dictation app
Cheapest paid planPro, $12/mo (per user, billed annually)
Price checked2026-10-20, verified

What Willow costs

PlanPriceBillingKey limits
BasicFreefreeUnlimited dictation on Frontier Mini, limited personalization, 20 Scribe uses/week
Pro$12/moper user, billed annually; $15 monthlyUnlimited Frontier Pro, unlimited Scribe, writing-style memory, longer dictation
Business$28/moper user, billed annually; $35 monthlyEnforced zero data retention, SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, admin controls
EnterpriseCustomcustomSSO/SAML, invoicing, API, dedicated support

From willowvoice.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-20, verified. Prices are before tax and vendors change them often.

What outside sources say

TypeSourceResultDate
ratingApple App Store (US)4.60/5 from 1,067 ratings ("Willow Dictation & AI Keyboard", Willow Care Inc.)2026-10-20

Our scores: quality 4.35/5, ease 4.6/5, value 4/5 ($2.80 per quality point). Editorial start 4.3/4.5; benchmark adjustment +0, rating adjustment +0.1. How we rank.

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Questions people ask

Is Willow free?

Free tier. Cheapest paid plan: $12/user/mo billed annually (Pro); $15 monthly (checked Oct 2026).

What is Willow best for?

People who'd rather talk than type emails, Slack messages and AI prompts.

What are the downsides of Willow?

Free uses the weaker Frontier Mini model and 20 Scribe uses a week; cloud processing (zero data retention is enforced only on Business); no Android app yet.

What are the best Willow alternatives?

Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, Handy, VoiceInk.