Heynds vs
Willow.
Local dictation and text tools, with a license that does not renew.
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| What matters | Heynds | Willow |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plan | $59one time | $144/year · annual billing |
| Features | ||
| Voice dictation | Dictate in your apps with custom vocabulary. | Dictate in your apps with an auto-learning dictionary and style matching. |
| Text editing | Correct, rewrite, summarize, and translate selected text. | Rewrite, restructure, and translate selected text with Scribe. |
| Custom prompts | Save writing preferences and enter your own prompts. | Give Scribe spoken instructions and use Personal Shortcuts. |
| Dictation languages | 30 languages, detected automatically. | 100+ languages. |
| Speed | ||
| Response time | Local results. Timing depends on your computer and recording length. | Cloud results depend on your connection. Offline dictation depends on your hardware; available on macOS and iOS. |
| Privacy | ||
| Audio & text | Stay on your computer for core features. | Cloud by default, with Private Mode. Offline dictation is available on macOS and iOS. |
| Model training | Content from local features is not used to train shared AI models. | Private Mode is the default. Sharing text for training is optional. |
Willow Individual Pro. $15/month with monthly billing. Last price check: October 2026.
Keep Windows dictation local, too.
Willow's Windows app uses cloud processing. Heynds runs dictation and selected-text tools locally in its Windows preview, with one payment.
Try it with your own words.
30 days. Every local feature. No credit card required.