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EnviousWispr
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Free, sub-second on-device AI dictation for macOS
EnviousWispr is a free, open-source AI dictation app for macOS that runs entirely on Apple Silicon. It transcribes voice locally using dual speech-to-text engines (NVIDIA Parakeet for English and WhisperKit for 99+ languages), optionally polishes text with on-device AI or cloud models, and auto-pastes clean text into any app. No cloud, no account, no subscription—audio never leaves your device. Built for developers, writers, founders, and healthcare professionals.
Who it's for
macOS usersdeveloperswritersfoundershealthcare professionalsprivacy-conscious users
Pricing · free
checked 1d ago| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Full on-device transcription with Parakeet TDT (English) and WhisperKit (99+ languages) · Optional on-device AI polish with EG-1 model, Apple Intelligence (macOS 26+), or Ollama · Bring-your-own-API support for OpenAI and Google Gemini · Custom vocabulary, emoji insertion, transcript history · Sub-second latency (0.43s median for raw text, 1.5s with polish) · Push-to-talk, toggle, and hands-free dictation modes · Open source under GPLv3 license · No account, no subscription, no usage limits |
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Use it for
- — Real-time dictation in emails, Slack, and docs
- — Code comments and git commit messages
- — First drafts and essay outlines
- — Patient notes and medical documentation
- — Hands-free productivity for long-form writing
- — Multilingual speech-to-text with automatic language detection
Get the most out of it
- 01Set a global hotkey (default: Right Option) and hold while speaking for quick one-liners, or double-press for hands-free long-form mode
- 02Import contacts directly from your Mac to enable automatic name correction without sharing data
- 03Start with on-device EG-1 or Apple Intelligence for fastest, most private AI polish; only use OpenAI/Gemini if you need advanced cloud-based formatting
- 04Use Custom Words to teach the app technical terms, acronyms, or jargon specific to your domain (e.g., 'Kubernetes', 'React', medical abbreviations)
- 05Disable PostHog analytics and Sentry crash reporting in Settings if you want zero telemetry
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