Dictato
Offline on-device Mac dictation app with four speech engines and a one-time license, for private, fast voice typing anywhere.
What it does
Dictato is a macOS app that transcribes speech to text entirely on-device, so no audio leaves the Mac. It works in any app via a hotkey, offers four engines (Whisper, Parakeet, Qwen3, Apple), and adds punctuation, proofreading and tone rewrites. It is sold once rather than by subscription.
Core features
100% on-device, offline transcription
Works at the cursor in any macOS app
Four selectable speech engines
~80ms low-latency transcription
On-device proofread and tone rewrites
Per-app profiles and custom vocabulary
Best for
→Hands-free drafting of emails, notes and code
→Private dictation for legal or medical work
→Typing faster than by keyboard
Pricing
Lifetime license: €19.99 one-time
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