What is Willow?
Willow is an AI dictation app that turns speech into polished text in any app on Mac, Windows and iPhone for people who write a lot. Willow says more than 100,000 professionals use it, and it claims dictation three times more accurate than built-in system dictation, with text appearing in as little as 200 milliseconds.
Willow goes beyond raw transcription: it removes filler words, fixes punctuation, formats lists and learns your writing style and vocabulary over time. You hold a shortcut, speak, and the cleaned-up text lands wherever your cursor is, from Gmail and Slack to Notion and code editors like Cursor. It is SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant, which makes it usable in regulated work.
Main Features
- Types dictated text into any app where your cursor is.
- Removes filler words and fixes punctuation automatically.
- Learns your tone and matches your writing style over time.
- Builds a personal dictionary for names and product terms.
- Supports more than 100 languages and switching between them.
- Offers whisper mode for quiet dictation and an offline mode.
- Saves shortcuts for phrases you use often.
How to Get Started with Willow
- Download Willow for Mac, Windows or iPhone from willowvoice.com.
- Grant microphone and accessibility permissions.
- Hold the dictation shortcut in any text field and speak.
- Add custom words to the dictionary for better accuracy.
Willow Pricing
The Basic plan is free, with unlimited dictation on a lighter speech model and 20 Scribe uses per week. Pro costs $15 per month or $12 per month billed annually and adds the most accurate model and unlimited Scribe. Business costs $35 per month ($28 annually) with HIPAA and team controls, and Enterprise is custom.
Who Should Use It?
- Professionals who write many emails and messages a day.
- Developers who dictate prompts to AI coding tools.
- People with RSI or other conditions that make typing hard.
- Founders and managers who think faster than they type.
- Healthcare and legal teams that need HIPAA-ready dictation.
Willow Alternatives
- Wispr Flow: popular dictation app with a similar workflow
- Superwhisper: Mac dictation with local models for privacy
- Aqua Voice: fast dictation focused on editing as you speak
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willow free?
Yes. The Basic plan is free with unlimited dictation on a lighter model. Pro costs $12 per month billed annually for the best model.
Does Willow work on Windows?
Yes. Willow runs on Mac, Windows and iPhone, with Android listed as coming soon.
Willow vs Wispr Flow: which is better?
Both offer AI dictation in any app at similar prices. Willow stresses accuracy and privacy certifications, so try both free plans to compare on your own voice.
Is Willow private?
Yes. Willow states it is SOC 2 Type II certified, HIPAA compliant and offers zero data retention.