Listening Computer
ACTIVEDictation for longform writing and editing
Launched July 22, 2026
About Listening Computer
Listening Computer is a voice‑first writing editor for essays, books, journals, articles, and other long‑form work. It lets you dictate, revise, and format text by voice, automatically cleaning and formatting as you speak. The tool runs in any browser, requires no installation, and offers a rich‑text editor that feels like Google Docs, with both local and cloud transcription options for privacy.
Pricing
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Capabilities
Voice‑first dictation & editing
Write and edit long‑form content by speaking; words are added, removed, or replaced via voice commands.
Automatic formatting
Listening Computer cleans and formats your words in real time, eliminating the need for manual styling.
Rich‑text editor interface
Provides a familiar Google‑Docs‑style writing surface with standard formatting tools.
Browser‑based, no install
Runs in any browser on any device, so users can start writing without downloading software.
Privacy‑controlled transcription
Offers local transcription for full privacy or cloud transcription for processing, with no audio storage.
Keyboard shortcuts support
Includes shortcuts for common actions like undo, redo, bold, italic, and navigation.
Voice‑edit word tracking
Counts each word added, removed, or replaced via voice, separate from typed text.
Use Cases
Student essay writing
Students can dictate and edit essays without typing, focusing on ideas rather than mechanics.
For: Students and academic writers
Journalist article drafting
Journalists can quickly draft and revise news articles or features using voice, keeping their narrative flow.
For: Journalists and reporters
Novel writing
Novelists can dictate chapters and make revisions hands‑free, maintaining creative momentum over long manuscripts.
For: Novelists and fiction writers
Blog and long‑form content creation
Bloggers can produce and edit extensive posts or series by speaking, streamlining the publishing process.
For: Bloggers and content creators
Research paper authoring
Researchers can dictate sections of papers and edit them via voice, reducing typing fatigue during lengthy writing sessions.
For: Researchers and academic authors