# Comparison

### How Willow Voice Compares to Other Dictation Tools

Compare Willow Voice to other dictation tools and find out which voice-to-text tool fits your needs.

## Features

| Features                             | Willow Voice               | Other Dictation Tools       |
|-------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------|
| Platform Availability                | Mac, Windows & iOS        | Only 1 Platform              |
| Processing Speed                     | 200 ms - instant          | 1 - 2 seconds                |
| Accuracy                             | 98%+ with context         | ~75-90%                      |
| Languages                            | 100+ with dialects        | ~20 – 30+                   |
| Dictionary Terms                     | Automatic + manual        | Only manual                  |
| Writing Style Personalization        | Dictionary & shortcuts    | None                         |
| SOC 2 Type II                       | Yes                       | None                         |
| HIPAA Ready                         | Yes                       | None                         |
| Team Features                        | Yes                       | None                         |
| Enterprise Features                  | Yes                       | None                         |

### Testimonials

> “Holy crap I feel I've just gotten superpowers. I used Willow to reply to Slack messages, draft emails, write long documents.”  
> **Yaniv Bernstein**  
> Host, The Startup Podcast

> “My inbox zero accuracy is at another level because I know now I can use Willow to respond to an email as quickly as I can think of the response.”  
> **Gustavo Silva**  
> CTO, Origin Financial

> “For decades I’ve wanted to just talk to my computer and have it work. Willow is the first time it actually did — and it’s delightful.”  
> **Alexis Ohanian**  
> Founder, Reddit

> “I use Willow I use dictate all emails, docs and Whatsapps, such a game changer and 5x faster.”  
> **Harry Stebbings**  
> Founder/Podcaster, 20VC

> “Willow is the one productivity tool that I've stuck with because it's saved me hours of time.”  
> **Tomer London**  
> Founder of Gusto

### Willow Voice vs. Other Dictation Tools: A Complete Comparison

#### Who Each Tool Is For

Built-in dictation tools like Windows Speech Recognition and Apple Dictation are designed for basic voice typing. They work well for short inputs, simple transcription, and users who need occasional speech-to-text functionality.

Willow Voice is built for modern, high-frequency dictation. It replaces traditional typing with fast, accurate, real-time speech-to-text that works across every app.

#### Two Different Approaches to Voice Dictation

Traditional dictation software focuses on transcription accuracy through manual correction. Willow Voice uses AI-powered dictation that understands context, intent, and writing style, delivering clean text that requires little to no editing.

#### Speed and Latency

Willow delivers near real-time transcription with extremely low latency. Speech is converted to text almost instantly, allowing you to maintain flow and stay focused while dictating.

#### Works Across All Apps

Willow works everywhere you can type, integrating directly into your workflow without friction.

#### Accuracy and Context Awareness

Willow uses advanced AI speech recognition to understand meaning, adapting to your writing style and delivering polished output.

#### Setup and Ease of Use

Willow is ready instantly. No complex setup required, just start speaking and receive high-quality speech-to-text output immediately.

#### Designed for Productivity and Scale

Willow is designed for high-performance voice productivity, enabling faster communication and higher output through voice.

### Enterprise-Grade Security You Can Trust

*Willow secures your privacy with the highest standards.*

### FAQ

#### Is Willow faster than AquaVoice?
Yes. Willow Voice processes speech in about 200ms compared to AquaVoice's 500ms to 1 second.

#### Does Willow work on iOS?
Yes, Willow is available on iOS.

#### Does Willow work on Windows and iOS?
Yes, Willow works on both Windows and iOS.

#### Which tool is better for everyday use?
Willow is optimized for everyday use and high-frequency dictation.