VoiceInk

What VoiceInk is

VoiceInk is a dictation app for macOS. It transcribes speech to text locally using on-device AI models, works in any application, supports custom vocabulary so names and product terms transcribe correctly, and is distributed open source with a one-time purchase licence; cloud enhancement is optional.

What you can do with it

• Dictate into any app on your Mac
• Keep voice data on the device
• Add custom words and phrases
• Dictate prompts into AI chat apps

Who it is for

• Writers, students and developers on Mac
• Privacy-conscious professionals
• Heavy AI chat users

What to watch out for

• Requires Apple Silicon and a recent macOS version
• Local accuracy depends on microphone quality and model choice
• Cloud enhancement, if enabled, sends transcribed text off device
• Confirm licence terms for the plan you choose