FAQ

Short answers to the things people ask first.

Will it work in the apps I use?

{{brand}} types into anything that takes text: chat, email, documents, your browser, your notes. You don't have to change how you work.

How much time will I save?

Most people talk about three times faster than they type. If you write a lot, that adds up to hours every month.

How long until talking beats typing?

For most people, a few days. Start with short messages, then try longer ones.

What if I change my mind while talking?

{{brand}} keeps only your final version. Say "Tuesday at 3, no wait, Wednesday" and you get "Wednesday at 3".

What is Ask Gale?

On Windows, you can ask {{brand}} a question or tell it what to do instead of dictating. In your web browser it can read the page you're on ("reply to this" works there) and answers in a small card. Reading other apps is coming later. We're working on bringing it to phones.

Which languages can I speak?

English, Indonesian, or both in one sentence. You can also have your words written in one of 19 languages. We'll add more spoken languages as we test them.

Can I record a meeting?

Yes, on Windows. Record a talk or meeting, turn it into text later, and keep both the original and the cleaned-up version.

Is my data private?

We never sell your data or use it for ads. Your history stays on your device, and what you type on the keyboard isn't sent to us. Your voice is sent to speech and AI services to be turned into text. Read the privacy policy.

Which devices does it run on?

Windows today. The phone keyboard for Android and iPhone is coming soon.

Is it free?

The whole keyboard is free: typing, suggestions, spelling help and themes, with no account. Translate while you type is free too. For voice typing, you get 200 free credits: about 2 hours of Instant talk, or about 3 hours on Normal speed. After that you can pick a plan.

Do I need an account?

Not to type. Typing, suggestions and translating while you type all work without one. You sign in to use voice typing, and to use it on more than one device.

How does pricing work?

Start free. When you want more online voice typing, pick Basic at $10 a month or Pro at $20 a month. Both are coming soon. See the details.

What happens if I cancel?

Your plan keeps working until the end of the month you paid for. When your plan ends, its remaining credits end with it; unused top-up credits stay. Plans bought on the website are cancelled from your account page, plans bought in Google Play in Google Play.