Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency is a core value at VoiceTypingTools. This page explains how we earn revenue through affiliate partnerships and why it does not compromise our editorial integrity.
FTC Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), VoiceTypingTools discloses the following: some of the links on this website are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This compensation may influence which products we choose to review, but it does not affect the honesty, objectivity, or integrity of our evaluations. All opinions expressed on this site are our own, based on hands-on testing and research.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We believe you have the right to know how a review site generates revenue. Many comparison websites operate without disclosing their business model, which can erode trust and lead to biased recommendations. At VoiceTypingTools, we take the opposite approach: full disclosure, clearly explained.
This page outlines exactly how affiliate links work, how they relate to our editorial process, and what protections are in place to ensure our reviews remain honest and useful.
How Affiliate Links Work
When we link to a voice typing tool or dictation software from our reviews, comparisons, or recommendation pages, some of those links contain a special tracking parameter. If you click one of these links and subsequently purchase a subscription or license from the vendor, we receive a small commission from that sale.
- 1You click an affiliate link on VoiceTypingTools to visit a product's website.
- 2The vendor's affiliate system records that you were referred from our site.
- 3If you make a purchase, we receive a commission — at no additional cost to you.
- 4The price you pay is identical whether you use our link or go directly to the vendor.
How This Affects Our Reviews
The short answer: it does not. Our editorial process is designed to be completely independent from our revenue model. Here is how we ensure that:
- Reviews are written and scored before any affiliate links are added to the page.
- Tools without affiliate programs receive the same depth of testing and coverage as tools that do.
- No vendor can pay for a higher score, a more prominent placement, or a more favorable review.
- Our scoring methodology is published in full so readers can verify how ratings are calculated.
- We regularly feature free and open-source tools that generate zero affiliate revenue.
For full details on how we evaluate each tool, visit our review methodology page.
Which Links Are Affiliate Links
Affiliate links on VoiceTypingTools are marked with rel="nofollow sponsored" in the HTML source code, following Google's best practices for paid and affiliate links. This attribute signals to search engines that the link represents a commercial relationship.
Affiliate links typically appear in the following locations:
- "Visit Website" and "Try Free" buttons on individual tool review pages
- Call-to-action buttons within comparison tables
- Product recommendations in "Best Of" listicle pages
- Pricing table links that direct to a vendor's subscription page
Internal links (to other pages on VoiceTypingTools) and external informational links (to documentation, support pages, etc.) are never affiliate links.
Our Revenue Model
Affiliate commissions are the primary way VoiceTypingTools generates revenue. This funding directly supports our ability to:
Independent Testing
Purchase subscriptions to every tool we review, maintain testing devices across multiple platforms, and dedicate real time to hands-on evaluation.
Regular Updates
Re-test tools quarterly, update reviews when products ship major changes, and monitor pricing shifts across the market.
Free Access
Keep all reviews, comparisons, and benchmark data free for every reader — no paywalls, no premium tiers, no registration required.
Editorial Independence
Maintain a team of writers, testers, and accessibility consultants who are not influenced by vendor relationships.
We do not accept paid placements, sponsored reviews, or any form of compensation in exchange for favorable coverage. If a product earns a high score on VoiceTypingTools, it is because it performed well in our tests — nothing more.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how they relate to our editorial process, we are happy to discuss. Visit our contact page or email us directly at contact@voicetypingtools.com.