Phantom Voice
Phantom Voice is a macOS application designed for developers that provides local, system-wide dictation.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Local, private dictation for macOS developers, turning speech into text instantly.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires macOS 14+ and Apple silicon
Pros
- +Ensures privacy as audio and transcripts never leave the Mac
- +Works offline after initial model download
- +Seamless integration into any macOS application
- +One-time purchase with no recurring subscription fees
- +Low CPU usage when idle and quick start-up for dictation
Cons
- −Requires macOS 14+ and Apple silicon
- −Currently only supports English transcription
- −Some HUD styles are additional one-time purchases
Key features
- ✓Local transcription (on-device)
- ✓System-wide dictation in any app
- ✓Push-to-talk activation (e.g., 'fn' key)
- ✓Customizable visual HUD indicators (listening/transcribing states)
- ✓Offline dictation capability (after model download)
- ✓Supports English language transcription
- ✓Choice of speech models (Base, Small, Medium, Large v3 Turbo)
- ✓Optional local cleanup for punctuation and personal dictionary
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Voice | $10 | month | System-wide local dictation; Every indicator style included; Local whisper.cpp transcription |
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