# NovaVoice vs Willow Voice:  Dictation That Acts on Your Commands

Willow Voice is a solid AI dictation tool. NovaVoice adds Agent Mode, 8+ app integrations, a built-in AI assistant, and Linux support.

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## What NovaVoice Adds on Top

Willow Voice does AI dictation well — fast transcription, smart formatting, style adaptation. NovaVoice starts from that same foundation and builds a fuller voice productivity layer around it.

### Agent Mode

Say 'Email Sarah: got it, I'll review by Friday' or 'Add a task to Todoist' and NovaVoice executes the action in the connected app — no switching windows, no clicking.

### Linux support

NovaVoice is one of the only commercial voice dictation tools with a Linux desktop client, supporting Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora. Willow Voice doesn't have a Linux client.

### Built-in AI assistant

Instead of switching to Google, ask NovaVoice by voice — 'What's the difference between margin and padding?' or 'Summarize what REST vs GraphQL means' — and get an answer without leaving your current app.

### 8+ app integrations

NovaVoice connects to Gmail, Todoist, Google Calendar, Telegram, WhatsApp, Spotify, X, and Hacker News to execute voice-driven actions directly.

### Formatting Mode

Set custom formatting rules per application window. Dictating into Gmail produces formal prose; the same voice in Telegram becomes casual. Any style, any window — fully customizable.

### Popover text editing

After dictating, a popover lets you refine the text inline — rephrase, shorten, or change tone — without switching to another app or editor.

## Feature Comparison

| Feature | NovaVoice | Willow Voice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| macOS support |  |  |
| Windows support |  |  |
| Linux support |  |  |
| iOS support |  |  |
| AI-powered formatting |  |  |
| Context-aware formatting (per-window rules) |  |  |
| Agent Mode (app control) |  |  |
| App integrations (Gmail, Todoist, Telegram…) | 8+ apps | None |
| Built-in AI assistant |  |  |
| Popover text editing |  |  |
| Terms Dictionary |  |  |
| Free tier |  |  |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the main difference between NovaVoice and Willow Voice?

Both are AI-powered voice dictation tools with smart formatting. The key differences: NovaVoice adds Agent Mode for voice-controlled app actions, 8+ app integrations (Gmail, Todoist, Telegram, WhatsApp, and more), a built-in AI assistant, and Linux support. Willow Voice is macOS, Windows, and iOS only.

### Does Willow Voice have an Agent Mode?

No. Willow Voice transcribes speech into text and formats it — but it can't execute actions in connected apps. NovaVoice's Agent Mode lets you say 'Add a task to Todoist' or 'Email Sarah: got it, I'll review by Friday' and Nova executes it.

### Does NovaVoice work on Linux?

Yes. NovaVoice runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora). Willow Voice doesn't have a Linux client.

### How does the AI formatting compare?

Both tools apply AI formatting to clean up dictated text. Willow Voice adapts tone across apps. NovaVoice adds context-aware Formatting Mode with fully custom per-window rules — any style, any window — plus a popover for inline editing after dictation.

### Can I try NovaVoice for free?

Yes. NovaVoice has a free plan with no credit card required that includes dictation, agent mode, and the AI assistant.