Dictato
Fast, private speech-to-text for Mac. Dictate 3x faster than typing with 100% on-device processing.
About Dictato
Dictato is a Mac dictation app designed for writers, developers, and professionals who want to work faster and more comfortably. With 80ms latency and 100% private offline processing, it transcribes your speech in real time across any app, no cloud, no time limits, and no subscription. Choose from three powerful engines (Whisper, Parakeet, or Apple) and enjoy a one-time purchase with two years of free updates.
FAQ
Dictato requires macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) or later, running on a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 chip or newer).
Yes, Dictato includes a 7-day free trial with full functionality, and no credit card is required.
Dictato processes all audio 100% on-device with no cloud connection, ensuring no audio or transcription data ever leaves your Mac.
Language support depends on the transcription engine. Whisper supports 99 languages, Parakeet supports 25 European languages, and Apple SpeechAnalyzer is available on macOS 26 and later.
Dictato is a one-time purchase of $9.99 with no subscription required. It includes 2 years of free updates.
Yes, Dictato works with virtually any macOS application where you can type, including Gmail, Slack, VS Code, Notion, and more.
Dictato supports three transcription engines: Parakeet, Whisper, and Apple SpeechAnalyzer. You can switch between them anytime in settings.
Yes, because Dictato processes all audio 100% on-device with no cloud connection, it is suitable for use cases requiring strict confidentiality.
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