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Willow vs Deft

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Willow compared with Deft
DetailWillow logo WillowDeft logo Deft
What it doesAI speech-to-text dictation software for Mac, Windows, and iPhone AI writing that doesn't sound like AI
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingBasic (Free): Unlimited Frontier Mini model, limited personalization, 20 Scribe uses per week. Pro: $15/month ($12/month annual, save 20%), includes Frontier Pro model, unlimited Scribe usage. Business: $35/month ($28/month annual), adds enforced privacy mode, SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA compliance, team c Free plan with 2 requests per day; Basic $15/mo (200 generations/month); Pro $49/mo (800 generations/month); Premium $99/mo (2,000 generations/month); API: $2.50 per million input tokens, $12 per million output and thinking tokens, rounded up to nearest cent with 1 cent minimum per request.
Key features
  • Smart formatting removes filler words, fixes punctuation, and formats automatically
  • 3x more accurate than built-in dictation with 200ms response time
  • Style-matching learns how you write and adapts to your tone
  • Auto-learning dictionary remembers names, product terms, and abbreviations
  • Shortcuts save phrases and insert them instantly with commands
  • Over 100 languages supported
  • Whisper mode handles background noise and fast speakers
  • Offline mode dictates without internet connection
  • Works in any app including Gmail, Slack, Notion, Cursor, iMessage
  • Scribe AI transforms rough thoughts into polished writing in your voice
  • Distribution fine-tuning for natural writing output
  • Browser-based console for generating and rewriting
  • Server-to-server API with /v1/generate endpoint
  • Specialized agents for SEO, rewriting, and copyediting
  • Custom model training on company style
  • Generation history and public share links
  • AI advising for AI transformation and strategy
  • Lightweight metrics and checking tools in editor
What makes it different
  • 4x faster writing across every app
  • Reclaims 5 hours of productivity every week
  • Only 3 seconds to start, becomes a habit in a week
  • SOC 2 Type II certified with HIPAA compliance and zero data retention
  • Privacy-first with enforced privacy mode protecting voice and text
  • Trained on human prose to eliminate repetitive AI patterns and 'LLM slop'
  • More creative and varied output than general-purpose AI assistants
  • Custom models trained on your company's specific writing style
  • Preserves author's intent and voice without hallucinations
  • Usage-based API pricing with no charges for failed generations
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)61 +1 (up) since last check9 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)117
Citation Flow (Majestic)4124
Referring domains (Majestic)96240

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