VoiceInk
Open-source macOS dictation that runs locally across apps and uses a one-time purchase model.
Short description
VoiceInk is a local AI dictation tool built for macOS, with an iOS version described as new. It supports system-wide dictation, custom vocabulary, phrase expansion, AI enhancement, and local models including Parakeet and WhisperKit.
Features
Local AI models: Parakeet and WhisperKit, with offline support and near-perfect accuracy
System-wide dictation: Works in any app
Faster writing: Emails and AI chat claimed to be 5x faster
Custom words: Dictionary for names, product names, and terms
Smart Replace: Phrase expansion
Enhancement: Filler removal, note structuring, inbox writing, rewriting selected text, and journal entries
Markdown journal: Integrated Markdown journal support
Pricing
Solo: $25 one-time for 1 Mac
Personal: $39 one-time for 2 Macs
Extended: $49 one-time for 3 Macs
Regular pricing: $29/$49/$69, currently 50% off
Updates: Lifetime updates
Refund: 14-day money-back
Download: Free to download
Requirements: Apple Silicon only, macOS 14.4+
Integrations
Vibe stack: Cursor and Claude Code
Markdown journal
Audio interfaces: Supports Thunderbolt audio interfaces
BYO local models
Platforms
- macOS
- iOS
What users love about VoiceInk
One-time pricing: $25 to $49 instead of a $12/month subscription
Local and open source: Voice data stays on the Mac
Audio support: Handles audio interfaces
Performance: Described as fast and reliable
What users complain about VoiceInk
No streaming: 2 to 4 second delay after stopping speech
Apple Silicon only
New iOS version: iOS is newer and less mature than Mac
