VoiceInk LogoVoiceInk

dictation app for macOS

Write at the
speed of thought

VoiceInk uses local AI models to instantly transcribe what you say to text with near-perfect accuracy and complete privacy.

100% Private
Open Source
Lightning Fast
Now available on iOS
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Works Across All Apps

Use your voice to write anywhere, in any application

Reply to emails 5× faster

Speak naturally. VoiceInk writes and formats it for you.

Chat with AI apps 5× faster

Speak your prompt. VoiceInk handles the rest.

Choose how VoiceInk works.

Keep processing on your Mac, connect the models you prefer, and save the right behavior inside each Mode.

Local when privacy matters.

Keep transcription and enhancement on your Mac, or connect a cloud provider when you choose. Each Mode controls which models and context it uses.

On-device path
Audio and processing stay on your Mac

Cloud processing is optional and only used after you connect a provider and select it in a Mode.

Control dictation from the keyboard.

Start recording, hold to talk, or cancel without reaching for the app. Set the shortcuts that fit your hands and workflow.

Start recording⌃Space
Push-to-talkRight ⌥
Cancel recordingEsc
Global shortcutPush-to-talkCancelRetry last transcription

Teach VoiceInk the words you use.

Preserve names, product terms, and unusual spellings. Add shortcuts for longer text you type again and again.

Custom words

Give transcription and enhancement the vocabulary that matters to you.

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Smart Replace

Expand a short phrase into the exact text you want.

meeting linkcal.com/your-name
support emailsupport@example.com

Build a Mode around the result you want.

A Mode is a reusable way for VoiceInk to handle a task. It can clean a transcript, add punctuation and spacing, draft an email, summarize selected text, answer inside VoiceInk, replace writing, auto-send the result, or pass it to a custom command.

Dictate Mode

Natural speech becomes clean writing without changing what you meant.

Drops the filler words

Speak naturally. The Mode removes verbal clutter while keeping the sentence in your voice.

What you say

Um, what is the plan for today, you know, just to confirm?

What you get

What is the plan for today? Just to confirm.

Keeps the final thought

When you correct yourself mid-sentence, only the version you intended reaches the page.

What you say

I think we should maybe move it Friday, actually, move it to tomorrow because today is packed.

What you get

I think we should move it to tomorrow because today is packed.

Adds punctuation and spacing

Sentences, paragraphs, capitalization, and spacing arrive ready to use wherever you are writing.

What you say

quick update colon the release notes are done comma screenshots are uploading now

What you get

Quick update: the release notes are done, and screenshots are uploading now.

Build your own Mode.

Choose the transcription, writing instructions, context, and delivery once, then reuse that setup anywhere.

Read the Modes guide

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pricing

Buy once. Own forever.

No subscriptions, no recurring fees. Pay once and use forever.

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"This app is so good I have been using wispr flow at $12 a month..this app does the same things. It's basically a one off payment such a bargain! 👍"

New prices start August 1. Through July 31, you will pay the lower price shown at checkout.
One-time purchase
Lifetime updates
14-day refund

One Mac

Solo

For your everyday Mac machine.

$29/ lifetime

1 macOS device · no monthly bill

  • Works on 1 macOS device
  • One-time purchase, lifetime access
  • Lifetime of updates
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
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Personal

The sweet spot for a desk Mac and a MacBook.

$49/ lifetime

2 macOS devices · no monthly bill

  • Works on up to 2 macOS devices
  • One-time purchase, lifetime access
  • Lifetime of updates
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

More room

Extended

For multi-device workflows and spare Macs.

$69/ lifetime

3 macOS devices · no monthly bill

  • Works on up to 3 macOS devices
  • One-time purchase, lifetime access
  • Lifetime of updates
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Works only on Apple Silicon Macs · Requires macOS 14.4 or later

14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked

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— FAQs —

Everything you might ask

How does VoiceInk protect my privacy?

VoiceInk processes all voice transcription locally on your device. Your voice data never leaves your Mac, ensuring complete privacy. Cloud Enhancement is entirely optional — only transcribed text (not your voice) is processed if you choose to enable it.

What happens after I purchase?

You receive a license key for lifetime access to all current features and future updates. No subscriptions, no recurring fees.

What are the system requirements?

VoiceInk requires Apple Silicon and macOS 14.4 or later. Local models use the Neural Engine for fast, private processing. 8GB RAM recommended.

Do you offer student discounts?

Yes. Contact me with your student ID for details.

I need a specific feature. Will you add it?

Open an issue on GitHub or email me directly. If a feature benefits users, it goes on the roadmap.

Do you offer an affiliate program?

Yes. Visit voiceink.affonso.io to join and start earning commissions.
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— built in public —

Open Source & Privacy-First

VoiceInk is built in public on GitHub. Every line is out there for you to read, audit, or run yourself — so you can trust that your voice, and your privacy, stay yours.

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