# Voice Dictation on Linux Finally, a Tool That Works NovaVoice is one of the only commercial voice dictation apps with a Linux desktop client. AI-powered formatting, app control by voice, and a built-in AI assistant — no terminal setup required. [Download for Linux](/content/api/v1/releases/latest/linux?source=spaces/index.html) Free plan available · No credit card required Ubuntu 20.04+ · Debian · Fedora · .deb & AppImage ## Why Voice Dictation on Linux Has Always Been Hard Most commercial voice dictation tools simply skip Linux. Dragon NaturallySpeaking dropped Linux support years ago. Superwhisper doesn't have a Linux client. Wispr Flow doesn't have a Linux client. If you're a developer or power user on Ubuntu, Fedora, or Debian, you've been left with two unappealing options. **Open-source tools** Nerd Dictation, Vosk, DeepSpeech — powerful, but require hours of setup, manual model downloads, and ongoing maintenance. No formatting, no app integrations. **Browser-based options** Google Docs voice typing and similar tools only work in a browser tab. No system-wide dictation, no app control, no offline reliability. NovaVoice fills this gap with a Linux desktop app — the same AI-powered voice experience that macOS and Windows users get, available on your Linux machine. ## What You Get With NovaVoice on Linux Every feature. Desktop app. No compromises. ### Dictation Mode Dictate into any Linux app — your IDE, terminal emulator, browser, email client. AI formats your speech into clean, punctuated text automatically. ### Agent Mode — Voice-Controlled App Actions Say "Add a Todoist task: fix the auth bug, priority high" or "Send a Telegram message to Sarah: deploying now" — Nova executes the action without you switching windows. ### AI Assistant Ask questions, summarize content, draft text — all by voice, from any screen. Works like a conversational LLM without opening a browser tab. ### 8 App Integrations Gmail, Todoist, Google Calendar, Telegram, WhatsApp, Spotify, X, and Hacker News. App connectors work the same on Linux as on macOS and Windows. ### Formatting Intelligence NovaVoice understands context — it formats a Slack message differently from a code comment or a formal email, without you saying 'format as email'. ### Terms Dictionary Register custom terms: project names, technical jargon, abbreviations, addresses. NovaVoice learns your vocabulary and applies it consistently. ## NovaVoice vs Open-Source Linux Dictation Tools Open-source tools are powerful — but require significant investment. NovaVoice is for users who want it working in 5 minutes. | Feature | NovaVoice | Nerd Dictation / Vosk / Whisper | | --- | --- | --- | | Setup time | < 5 minutes | Hours to days | | AI formatting | | | | Agent Mode (app control) | | | | Built-in AI assistant | | | | App integrations (Gmail, Todoist, Telegram…) | 8+ apps | None | | Terms Dictionary | | | | Ongoing maintenance | None | Manual updates | | Free tier | | Free (self-hosted) | ## Getting Started on Linux Four steps. Under 5 minutes. 1. **Download NovaVoice for Linux** Go to novavoice.app/downloads and download the .deb package (Ubuntu/Debian) or the AppImage (any distro). 2. **Install the package** For .deb: open with your package manager or run `sudo dpkg -i novavoice.deb`. For AppImage: `chmod +x NovaVoice.AppImage && ./NovaVoice.AppImage` 3. **Sign in and allow microphone access** Create a free account (no credit card required). Grant microphone permissions when prompted — NovaVoice needs mic access to hear your voice. 4. **Set your hotkey and start dictating** Pick an activation hotkey in Settings. Press it from any app, speak naturally — NovaVoice transcribes, formats, and sends the result to whatever is in focus. ## Who Uses NovaVoice on Linux From developers to writers — anyone who works on Linux and types a lot. ### Developer Dictate commit messages, code comments, and task notes without leaving your IDE. Say "Add a Todoist task: fix the login bug, priority high" — Nova executes the action. ### Writer & Researcher Compose long-form articles, research notes, and documentation at voice speed. Let AI format your dictation into clean, structured text automatically. ### Sysadmin & DevOps Dictate incident reports, status updates, and documentation while your hands stay on the keyboard. Send Telegram messages or Gmail updates without switching away from your terminal. ## Your Data on Linux We know the Linux community cares deeply about privacy. Here's what happens with your voice data when you use NovaVoice: - Voice audio is sent to our servers for transcription and immediately discarded — it is never stored without your explicit consent. - We use OAuth 2.0 for app integrations — NovaVoice never stores your Gmail, Todoist, or Telegram credentials. - Your Terms Dictionary and custom settings are stored securely and are never shared with third parties. - You can delete your account and all associated data at any time. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Which Linux distributions does NovaVoice support? NovaVoice supports Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian-based distributions, and Fedora. Both .deb and AppImage formats are available — the AppImage runs on any modern Linux distribution without installation. ### Does NovaVoice work offline on Linux? NovaVoice uses cloud-based AI for transcription and agent actions. An internet connection is required. Voice data is processed securely and never stored without your consent. ### Is NovaVoice open source? NovaVoice is a commercial product, not open source. If you're looking for open-source options, tools like Nerd Dictation or Vosk exist — but they require significant manual setup and lack AI formatting, agent mode, and app integrations. ### How is NovaVoice different from Nerd Dictation or self-hosted Whisper? Open-source tools give you raw transcription. NovaVoice adds AI-powered formatting, Agent Mode to control apps by voice (Gmail, Todoist, Telegram, Google Calendar, WhatsApp, Spotify, X, Hacker News), a built-in AI assistant, and a Terms Dictionary — all working out of the box in under 5 minutes. ### Is there a free NovaVoice plan for Linux? Yes. The free plan includes limited voice dictation, formatting, and agent mode so you can test the product before committing. No credit card required. ## Start Free on Linux No credit card required. Free plan includes dictation, agent mode, and AI assistant. MonthlyYearly −20% ### Free $0/month Start at no cost. Explore first, decide later. - Limited AI-powered voice dictation - Limited formatting and personalization - Limited connectors & actions execution in apps - Terms dictionary - Limited AI voice assistant ### Standard $10/month Best value for personal use. $10/month locked for life for the first 5,000 paying users. - Unlimited AI-powered voice dictation - Unlimited formatting - Unlimited connectors & actions execution in apps - Terms dictionary - Unlimited AI voice assistant ### Team $20/seat/month Built for power teams to make everyone even faster and more productive. - Shared formatting styles and preferences - Shared team dictionary - Priority support - Centralized billing and cheaper per seat than Standard.