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Description

Take Dictation is a macOS dictation application designed specifically for Apple silicon Macs operating on macOS 26 or newer. This app efficiently transforms spoken English into written text within any text field of applications like Mail, Notes, and Messages. All voice recognition and text refinement processes are carried out locally on the Mac, ensuring that no audio recordings or transcripts are uploaded elsewhere. Users have the flexibility to initiate and halt dictation using a keyboard shortcut, customize microphone and dictation preferences, and implement fixed cleanup protocols to eliminate filler phrases and insert punctuation seamlessly, all without the need for rewriting through a chatbot. Aimed at Mac users looking to draft responses, notes, and varied lengths of text verbally, the app offers a 14-day trial period and is available for purchase via a one-time household license, eliminating the necessity for an account or ongoing subscription. This makes it a convenient choice for those who prefer dictation over typing.

Description

VoiceInk is a macOS dictation application that utilizes local AI technology to convert spoken words into precise text almost instantaneously, ensuring user privacy throughout the process. It operates seamlessly across various applications, allowing individuals to dictate content for emails, messages, notes, documents, and even coding without disrupting their usual workflow. By keeping all audio processing on the Mac, users have the option to utilize cloud services only when they choose to connect. The app features global shortcuts that enable users to toggle recording, utilize push-to-talk functionality, retry, cancel, and paste without needing to navigate away from their current task. Additionally, a personalized dictionary helps VoiceInk learn unique names, specialized terminology, uncommon spellings, phrases, and Smart Replace shortcuts for frequently used texts. Its contextual awareness enhances transcription by utilizing selected text, clipboard data, or text visible on the screen, which significantly boosts the accuracy of its AI-driven output. Users can also save different transcription models and customize enhancement prompts, context settings, output behaviors, and shortcuts tailored for specific applications, websites, or tasks, adding to the app's versatility. This comprehensive functionality makes VoiceInk a powerful tool for anyone looking to improve their dictation experience on macOS.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Apple Notes Yes 
Apple Mail Yes 
Arc No 
Claude No 
Cursor No 
DeepSeek No 
Gmail No 
Google Docs No 
Notion No 
Obsidian No 
Perplexity No 
Signal No 
Slack No 
Superhuman Go No 
Telegram No 
WhatsApp No 
Windsurf Browser No 

Integrations

Apple Notes Yes 
Apple Mail No 
Arc Yes 
Claude Yes 
Cursor Yes 
DeepSeek Yes 
Gmail Yes 
Google Docs Yes 
Notion Yes 
Obsidian Yes 
Perplexity Yes 
Signal Yes 
Slack Yes 
Superhuman Go Yes 
Telegram Yes 
WhatsApp Yes 
Windsurf Browser Yes 

Pricing Details

$39 one-time
A household license costs $39 one time, with no subscription or renewal. It includes all features, updates, a fully featured 14-day trial, and a 30-day refund. Organization licenses are priced by user count.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$29 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
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 Yes 
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

Shifted Music

Country

United States

Website

takedictation.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

VoiceInk

Founded

2025

Country

Nepal

Website

tryvoiceink.com

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