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The best AI voice assistants for PC and Mac in 2027

Talking is about three times faster than typing. These are the voice assistants and dictation apps worth knowing for Windows and Mac going into 2027: which ones only type what you say, and which ones also do the work. We make Arkemis, so weigh our view of it accordingly.

Last checked Nov 2, 2026

Two kinds of voice app

Dictation apps turn what you say into clean text in whatever app you are typing in. Voice assistants go further: you say what you want done, and they do it, from replying to an email to filling a spreadsheet. Some apps do both.

The apps, one by one

Arkemis (Windows and Mac). Both kinds in one: hold a shortcut to dictate into any app, or say a task and it does the work in your desktop apps, Office documents, the web and 100+ connected apps such as Gmail, Outlook and Slack. It asks before anything is sent, bought or deleted, and you can type any task instead of saying it. Best for: people who want to talk to their whole computer, not just type faster.

ChatGPT Voice (Windows and Mac). Voice in OpenAI's desktop app, which can also direct ChatGPT's computer-use and agent features. Best for: people who already work inside ChatGPT.

Microsoft Copilot (Windows 11). Copilot answers by voice, and its experimental Copilot Actions can work with files and apps. Best for: Windows 11 users who want what is built in.

VoiceOS (Windows and Mac). A voice assistant and dictation app for the desktop. Best for: people comparing dedicated voice-first desktop apps; see our side-by-side with Arkemis.

Wispr Flow (Windows, Mac and phones). A dictation app that turns speech into polished text in any app. Best for: people who only want to type faster by talking.

Built-in voice typing (Windows Win+H, macOS Dictation). Free and already on your computer. Best for: occasional dictation where clean-up and actions don't matter.

Side by side

As described on each maker's public pages in November 2026. Features change often, so check the latest before you decide.

AI voice assistants and dictation apps compared, November 2026
Dictates into any appDoes tasks for youPlatforms
ArkemisYesYes, with approval before sending, buying or deletingWindows, Mac
ChatGPT VoiceNoYes, in ChatGPT's own featuresWindows, Mac
Microsoft CopilotNoYes, Copilot Actions (experimental)Windows 11
VoiceOSYesYesWindows, Mac
Wispr FlowYesNoWindows, Mac, phones
Built-in voice typingYesNoWindows, Mac

How to choose

  • You want to talk to your computer and have the work done, with a check before anything goes out: Arkemis.
  • You only want to type faster: a dictation app such as Wispr Flow, or the built-in voice typing to start.
  • You live in ChatGPT: use ChatGPT Voice in its desktop app.
  • Try the 30-second Talk vs Type test on this site to see how much faster you talk than type.

Questions

What is the best AI voice assistant for Windows in 2027?

For doing work by voice across the whole desktop, Arkemis: hold a shortcut, say the task, and it works in your apps, Office documents, the web and 100+ connected apps on Windows and Mac, asking before anything is sent, bought or deleted. For dictation only, Wispr Flow or the built-in Windows voice typing (Win+H) are good choices.

Is there a voice assistant that can control my computer?

Yes. Arkemis, ChatGPT's desktop app and Microsoft Copilot can act in apps on your computer from a spoken request. Arkemis also dictates into any app, so one shortcut covers both typing and tasks.

What is the difference between dictation and a voice assistant?

Dictation types what you say. A voice assistant does what you say: it replies to the email, moves the meeting or fills the spreadsheet. Arkemis does both from the same shortcut.

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Try the 30-second Talk vs Type test or read the FAQ.