Aiko is another cloud-AI dictation app in the 2026 wave. Pithflow is Windows-native, with a richer cleanup pass — 8 tone presets × 6 intent modes — and a more generous free tier. Comparison below.
Short answer: both are cloud AI dictation apps. On Windows, Pithflow is cheaper ($9.99/mo vs $12), has a permanent free tier instead of a trial, and ships more cleanup range — 8 tones × 6 intent modes against Aiko's 3 tones. Start with Pithflow's free 2,000 words a week.
| Feature | Pithflow | Aiko |
|---|---|---|
| Solo price | $9.99/mo or $8.25/mo annual | $12/mo |
| Platforms | Windows 10/11 (native) | Windows and macOS |
| Free tier | 2,000 words/week forever | Trial only |
| AI cleanup tones | 8 tones × 6 intent modes | 3 tones |
| 100+ languages | ✓ | ✓ (60+ languages) |
| Hands-free mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team plan | $45/mo for 5 seats | — |
| Snippets / dictionary | ✓ both, cloud-synced | ✓ snippets only |
Same category, different depth. Pithflow offers 8 tone styles × 6 intent modes, a cloud-synced personal dictionary plus snippets, and a team plan ($45/mo for 5 seats). Aiko offers 3 tones and snippets, with no team plan.
Pithflow: $9.99/mo, or $8.25/mo billed annually. Aiko: $12/mo. Pithflow's free tier is permanent (2,000 words/week); Aiko offers a trial.
Both are multilingual — Pithflow supports 100+ languages, Aiko 60+. Pithflow is built bilingual-first: it follows mid-sentence switches between English and Spanish, which is a Pithflow specialty.
Pithflow, yes — 2,000 words a week, no card, no expiration. Aiko has a trial that ends. Running both on a day of real work is the fastest way to decide.
On Windows, Pithflow's free tier, lower price, and richer cleanup beat Aiko for most users. Start on Pithflow's free tier — most people find 2,000 words/week is plenty. On a Mac, Pithflow isn't an option, so Aiko it is.
