EchoWrite
Verified Oct 15, 2026 ActiveVoice dictation for desktop that cleans up filler words and works inside any app.
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Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Paid options from
- $27/yr
- Billing
- Yearly
Free tier covers unlimited dictation with your own OpenAI key or a local offline model, without custom prompts or translation; Yearly License $27 per year (struck from $57) or Lifetime License $37 one-time (struck from $67). A Teams page sells bulk seats by quote.
Use tool ↗About EchoWrite
EchoWrite is a Windows and Mac dictation app that turns spoken words into formatted text inside whatever program you're using, from code editors to chat apps. It strips out filler words like 'um' automatically, and a paid tier adds custom text-transform prompts and real-time translation. The free tier runs fully offline with a local speech model or your own OpenAI key, so there's no subscription requirement to use it. It's built by an indie maker called Muware and sold as a yearly license or one-time lifetime purchase rather than a recurring plan.
- API
- Not confirmed
- Last verified
- Oct 15, 2026
Verified sources
- Pricing section on the home page: Free Forever $0, Yearly License $27 per year, Lifetime License $37 one-time; Windows 10/11 and macOS only (15 October 2026)echo-write.com ↗
- Terms of Service say the terms are governed by the laws of France and disputes go to French courts; the download prompt names Muware as the maker (15 October 2026)echo-write.com ↗
Is EchoWrite legit?
We don’t label tools safe or unsafe. Below are the records we checked ourselves, each with the date we read it.
- Domain registered
- Mar 23, 2026Registry record (RDAP), registrar NameCheap, Inc., looked up Sep 11, 2026
- TLS certificate
- Issued by Let's Encrypt, valid until Dec 19, 2026Seen in our own connection to the site on Oct 15, 2026
- Last checked
- Oct 15, 2026The site answered
- Operated by
- Muware, FranceOur research, card verified Oct 15, 2026
Pros & cons of EchoWrite
EchoWrite works well as a lightweight dictation layer for anyone who already has an OpenAI key or is comfortable running a local speech model, since it types straight into whatever app is focused. The catch is that its free tier isn't self-contained — you still need to supply a key or download a local model, and the more interesting features sit behind the paid tiers.
Pros
- Works across any desktop app via a global hotkey
- Removes filler words automatically
- Lifetime license option avoids ongoing billing
- Can run fully offline with a local model
Cons
- Free tier needs your own API key or a downloaded local model
- Desktop-only, no web or mobile version
- Real-time translation is locked behind the paid tier
Best for
- Developers dictating into code editors or terminals
- Writers who want filler words stripped automatically
- People who prefer a one-time purchase over a subscription
Not for
- Anyone without an OpenAI key who wants zero setup
- Linux or mobile users
Watch out: The 'free forever' tier isn't turnkey — you still have to bring your own OpenAI key or set up a local model yourself.
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