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Description
Aiko is an AI transcription app from Sindre Sorhus that helps users convert audio into text on macOS, iOS, and visionOS. The app is powered by OpenAI’s Whisper model and runs transcription locally on the user’s device. This on-device approach makes Aiko well suited for private meetings, lectures, interviews, voice notes, and sensitive recordings. On macOS, Aiko uses the Whisper large v2 model, while iOS uses the medium or small model depending on available device memory. The app supports Shortcuts, giving users flexible ways to record, transcribe, copy results, create subtitles, save text, or connect transcripts to other workflows. Users can transcribe from Finder on macOS, record and transcribe from iPhone shortcuts, or build custom workflows that pass transcripts into apps like Notes or ChatGPT. Aiko includes a free 14-day TestFlight trial with full app access and no auto-charges. Older macOS versions are available for users on macOS 13, 14, and 15. By combining local Whisper transcription, Apple platform support, privacy, and Shortcuts automation, Aiko gives users a simple way to turn speech into text.
Description
Paraspeech is an innovative speech-to-text application designed for Mac and iOS that effortlessly converts spoken ideas into organized text using an intuitive process of holding a button, speaking, and then releasing. For Mac users, the procedure involves pressing and holding a designated hotkey within the app at the desired writing location, speaking in a natural tone, and then releasing the key; Paraspeech then processes the captured audio and strives to insert the text directly into the currently active field, utilizing clipboard support for areas that do not accept direct input. Users with Apple Silicon Macs benefit from supported local speech modes, enabling transcription directly on the device and offline functionality after initial configuration, while various cloud-based options remain accessible based on the chosen backend. The application features swift local models that cater to multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and offers dictation support for 25 languages, while the Multilingual Large model expands its reach to over 100 languages where feasible. Moreover, the AI Rewriting feature can refine lengthy, disorganized speech into more polished and properly formatted text, utilizing either Cloud Cleanup or an on-device rewrite model when supported, thus enhancing the overall user experience. This dual functionality positions Paraspeech as a versatile tool for anyone seeking to streamline their writing process through voice.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Apple Notes
No
Gmail
No
Safari
No
Slack
No
Terminal
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$14.99 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Sindre Sorhus
Website
sindresorhus.com/aiko
Vendor Details
Company Name
Paraspeech
Country
United States
Website
paraspeech.com
Product Features
Transcription
AI / Machine Learning
No
Annotations
No
Audio/Video File Upload
No
Automatic Transcription
No
Collaboration Tools
No
File Sharing
No
For Manual Transcription
No
Full Text Search
No
Multi-Language Support
No
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
No
Playback Controls
No
Speech Recognition
No
Subtitles
No
Text Editor
No
Timecoding
No