People who would rather speak their emails than type them; the free tier is usable, with Pro at $12 to $15 a month.
Kenning's take
What it does
Willow is a dictation tool that turns speech into written text in any app where typing is possible. It tidies up the wording as it goes and offers an iPhone keyboard as well as computer apps.
- works anywhere text can be typed
- smart correction and formatting
- personal dictionary terms
- 100+ languages
- memory of writing style on Pro
Who it suits. People who write lots of emails and messages and would rather speak than type.
Key facts
- Category
- Writing, emails & letters
- Made by
- Willow Care, Inc.
- Based in
- United States
- Launched
- 2025
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, iPhone
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Unlimited use of the lighter Frontier Mini speech model, limited personalisation, 20 Scribe uses a week
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $15 | month |
| Pro (billed yearly) | $144 | year |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- TechCrunch (via Yahoo Tech) 2025-11-13
FAQ
Is Willow free?
Yes, the Basic plan is free with a lighter speech model. Pro costs $15 a month, or $12 a month billed yearly.
Does Willow work on Windows?
Yes. It runs on Mac, Windows and iPhone.
Who makes Willow?
Willow Care, Inc., a San Francisco company from Y Combinator's Spring 2025 batch.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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