What is VoiceInk?
Mac dictation that turns speech into text in any app with on-device models, for a one-time fee.
Who is VoiceInk best for?
VoiceInk is best for Mac users who dictate into any app and want local transcription for a one-time fee.
Dictating emails and AI prompts in any Mac app
Keeping voice data on your own Mac
Paying once instead of a monthly plan
How much does VoiceInk cost?
VoiceInk's code is free under GPL-3.0, and the ready-built Mac app is a one-time $25 for one Mac, $39 for two or $49 for three.
- GPL-3.0 code on GitHub
- Needs Xcode with Swift 6.2
- No automatic updates or iCloud dictionary sync
- Lifetime access and updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime access and updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime access and updates
- Move licenses between Macs in the Polar dashboard
The download starts with a 7-day free trial. The app needs an Apple silicon Mac with macOS 14.4 or later, and 8 GB of RAM is recommended. Students can ask for a discount. An iOS app is also available. Full pricing on tryvoiceink.com. We checked these prices on .
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Is VoiceInk open source?
Yes. VoiceInk's code is public under the GPL 3.0 licence, so you can read it, change it and run it yourself.
On GitHub
7,103stars
- Last commit
- 11 Nov
- Repository age
- 2 years
- Latest release
- 11 Nov
- Licence
- GPL 3.0
- Self-hosted
- No
- Repository
- Beingpax/VoiceInk
What are the best VoiceInk alternatives?
VoiceInk is an open source alternative to Superwhisper, Wispr Flow and Supavoice. Handy does the same job and is open source too.
SuperwhisperFreeVoice-to-text for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android with local or cloud models.
Wispr FlowFreeDictate across apps three to four times faster than typing, with voice commands.
SupavoicePaidSpeech into formatted text anywhere on your Mac.
HandyOpen SourceDesktop dictation app that types what you say into any text field, fully offline.
Questions about VoiceInk
What is VoiceInk?
Mac dictation that turns speech into text in any app with on-device models, for a one-time fee.
Who is VoiceInk for?
VoiceInk is best for Mac users who dictate into any app and want local transcription for a one-time fee.
Is VoiceInk free?
VoiceInk's source code is free under GPL-3.0, so you can build the Mac app yourself with Xcode. The ready-built app has a 7-day free trial, then a one-time license from $25 for one Mac.
How much does VoiceInk cost?
VoiceInk's paid plans are Solo at $25 one-time, 1 Mac, Personal at $39 one-time, up to 2 Macs and Extended at $49 one-time, up to 3 Macs.
Is VoiceInk open source?
Yes. VoiceInk's code is public under the GPL 3.0 licence, so you can read it, change it and run it yourself.
What are the best VoiceInk alternatives?
The closest alternatives on Recaply are Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, Supavoice and Handy.
Where can I try VoiceInk?
On its official website, tryvoiceink.com.
Does VoiceInk send my voice to the cloud?
No. VoiceInk transcribes on your Mac with local models, so audio stays on the device. Cloud enhancement is optional and, when turned on, sends only the transcribed text to the provider you connect.
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