TongueType for macOS
TongueType is a macOS application that provides fast, private, and offline voice dictation capabilities.
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Our verdict
Who it's for
Private, offline voice dictation for macOS powered by Whisper AI, with no subscriptions.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires macOS 14+ and Apple Silicon.
Pros
- +Ensures 100% privacy as all processing is done locally.
- +No subscription model; offers a free tier and a one-time purchase for Pro.
- +Fast and accurate transcription powered by Whisper AI.
- +Supports multiple languages with automatic detection.
- +Highly customizable to fit user preferences and workflow.
Cons
- −Requires macOS 14+ and Apple Silicon.
- −Free tier has a monthly limit on live dictation and file transcription length.
Key features
- ✓100% Local Processing (Whisper AI on-device)
- ✓Live Voice Dictation (Hold, Speak, Release)
- ✓Audio/Video File Transcription (WAV, MP3, MP4, MOV)
- ✓Hotkey Customization
- ✓Multi-language Support (12 languages with auto-detection)
- ✓Customizable Appearance (overlay, accent colors, Rainbow Mode)
- ✓Post-processing Rules (strip non-speech, cancel take, map spoken cues)
- ✓iCloud Sync for Preferences
Pricing
No public pricing plans recorded.
Integrations
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