KeenVerdict

Review · Software & SaaS

Willow review

An AI dictation app and keyboard that turns speech into formatted text in any app on Mac, Windows and iPhone.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 10, 2026

Features (40%)
8.5
Ease of use (30%)
9.0
Value (30%)
8.4

Willow is a close rival to Wispr Flow with a more generous free tier. The Basic plan gives unlimited dictation on Willow's lighter Frontier Mini model, limited personalization and 20 uses a week of Scribe, which drafts text from what you say you want to write. Pro costs $12 per user per month billed annually or $15 monthly and switches you to the Frontier Pro model, which Willow describes as faster and more accurate with priority transcription, plus memory of your writing style, unlimited Scribe and longer dictations. Business at $28 per month annually adds enforced zero data retention, SOC 2 Type II compliance, HIPAA enforcement and admin controls, which matters for legal and healthcare teams. Willow lists apps for Mac, Windows and iPhone, so Android users should look elsewhere. Its pricing sits level with Wispr Flow, so the choice comes down to the free tier and which output style you prefer.

Who it is for

Professionals who want an unlimited free tier and a polished Pro model for work email and messages.

Price

Free Basic plan; Pro from $12 per user per month billed annually ($15 monthly).

PRO $15 $12 user/mo
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

  • Works anywhere you type on Mac, Windows and iPhone
  • Unlimited dictation on the free Frontier Mini model
  • Frontier Pro model with priority transcription on Pro
  • Smart memory of your writing style
  • Willow Scribe for AI writing from spoken intent

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Free plan has unlimited dictation on the lighter model
  • Strength: Business plan includes zero data retention and SOC 2 Type II
  • Strength: iPhone keyboard for voice typing on the go
  • Weakness: Best accuracy model requires Pro
  • Weakness: Free plan limits Scribe to 20 uses a week
  • Weakness: No Android app listed

Key facts

  • Free plan: Yes, unlimited on the Frontier Mini model
  • Platforms: Mac, Windows, iPhone
  • Plans: Basic, Pro, Business, Enterprise
  • Compliance: SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA on Business

Where it ranks

Willow is No. 4 in our Best Dictation Software verdict.

Alternatives we scored

Visit willowvoice.com · Questions or corrections: editorial@keenverdict.com