VoiceInk

VoiceInk is a voice dictation app built for macOS that turns spoken words into clean, formatted text without sending your audio anywhere. All transcription runs on-device using local AI models and Apple's Neural Engine, so your voice data stays on your Mac. Cloud AI is optional and only ever touches transcribed text, never the raw audio.

It works across every app. Email, Slack, coding tools, social media, anything with a text field. The idea is simple: speak naturally, get polished output immediately.

Key capabilities:

• Local transcription at 99% accuracy using on-device models, with no internet required for the core feature
• Enhancement Modes let you define different AI prompts for different contexts (email, chat, social posts) and switch between them instantly
• Auto-switching Modes detect which app or website is active and apply the matching transcription and enhancement settings automatically
• Personal Dictionary lets you train the AI on custom words, names, industry terms, and text expansion shortcuts
• Contextual Awareness pulls from your screen or clipboard to improve transcription and enhancement quality
• Global shortcuts including push-to-talk and a cancel key, configurable to your preference
• AI Assistant mode for questions, summaries, or commands beyond simple dictation

Compared to subscription-based alternatives like Superwhisper or AudioPen, VoiceInk is a one-time purchase with lifetime updates and no recurring fees. It requires Apple Silicon and macOS 14.4 or later.

The codebase is fully open source on GitHub. You can read, audit, or run it yourself, which is a meaningful guarantee when the product handles everything you say.