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Blurt vs Windows voice typing, honestly.
Windows key + H is already on your PC, and it costs nothing. Here is what it does, what Blurt does differently, and when the built-in one is enough.
The key difference: online vs on your PC.
Microsoft says Windows voice typing uses online speech recognition, so your PC needs an internet connection to dictate. Blurt's Windows app transcribes on your PC, so your audio stays on your machine and dictation works with or without a connection. If what you dictate is sensitive, or your connection is not always there, that is the difference that matters.
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Blurt vs Windows voice typing
| Features | Blurt | Windows voice typing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan; Premium $9.99/mo (beta rate) or an $89 12-month license | Included with Windows 10 and 11 |
| Where transcription happens | On your device | Online speech recognition, powered by Azure Speech services |
| Works without internet | Yes, dictation is on-device | No, your PC needs to be connected to the internet |
| How you start | Hold the push-to-talk key you pick; release to insert | Windows key + H |
| Punctuation and cleanup | AI cleanup with Premium: Email, Notes, Code & Journal modes | Automatic punctuation setting; Fluid dictation on Copilot+ PCs |
| Spoken editing commands | Dictation-first: your words land where the cursor is | Commands such as "delete that" and "select that" |
| Platforms | macOS 14+, Windows 10 & 11, and Chrome | Windows 10 and 11 |
Pick Windows voice typing if...
- You dictate now and then and want something that is already on your PC.
- You want spoken editing commands like "delete that".
- You are always online and do not mind online speech recognition.
Pick Blurt if...
- You want your voice transcribed on your own PC, not online.
- You want dictation that works with or without internet.
- You want AI cleanup that turns rambling into a clean email or note.
- You want the same tool on your PC, your Mac, and Chrome with one account.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Windows voice typing work offline?
No. Microsoft says voice typing uses online speech recognition and that your PC needs to be connected to the internet. Blurt's Windows app transcribes on your PC, so dictation keeps working without a connection.
Is Windows voice typing free?
Yes. It is included with Windows 10 and 11: press the Windows key and H. Blurt also starts free, with 2,500 words a week and no card. Premium is $9.99 a month at the beta rate, or $89 for a 12-month license.
Where does my voice go with Windows voice typing?
Microsoft says voice typing uses online speech recognition powered by Azure Speech services. Blurt's Windows app transcribes on your device, and your audio is not uploaded.
What is Fluid dictation?
A voice typing feature Microsoft offers on Copilot+ PCs. Microsoft says it corrects grammar, punctuation, and filler words as you speak, using small language models on the device. Blurt's AI cleanup is an optional Premium pass that does not need a Copilot+ PC, with modes for Email, Notes, Code, and Journal.
Windows voice typing details are from Microsoft's support article on support.microsoft.com, checked September 2026, and may change. All trademarks belong to their owners; Blurt is not affiliated with or endorsed by Windows voice typing. See our pricing for current Blurt plans.
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