VoiceInk
Open source Mac dictation app, now also on iOS, that transcribes with local models by default and can optionally use a cloud provider you choose.
YOUR DEVICE
“VoiceInk processes all voice transcription locally on your device. Your voice data never leaves your Mac, ensuring complete privacy.”
tryvoiceink.com, checked 28 Sep 2026
ConditionalCloud only if you pick a provider
THE CLOUD
“Cloud transcription: Your audio file is sent to your selected provider for transcription”
tryvoiceink.com, checked 28 Sep 2026
- Price
- $25 one-time purchase, 1 macOS device $ as shown
- Free plan
- Not stated
- Trial
- Not stated
- Platforms
- Mac, iPhone
- Use
- Dictation
- Works offline
- Stated by the vendor
- Status
- Operating
- Checked
- 28 Sep 2026
Price as shown on the vendor site, 28 Sep 2026. A bare $ was fetched from Canada and may be local currency.
Features, in their words
- Optional cloud transcription
Opt-in; audio goes to the provider you select.
Cloud transcription: Your audio file is sent to your selected provider for transcription
- Open source
Source code is published.
Open Source
- 14-day refund
Money-back guarantee on all plans.
14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked
Not verified
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free_trial length (a Download Free Trial button exists, no length stated)
iOS pricing
currency (prices shown with $ only)
offline_mode (not stated in those words)
free_trial length (a Download Free Trial button exists, no length stated)
iOS pricing
currency (prices shown with $ only)
offline_mode (not stated in those words)