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Speechy

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Meetings · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Speechy is a Mac dictation app that turns spoken words into clean, punctuated text in any application. Hold a shortcut key, speak naturally, and release to insert text while processing runs on-device without sending audio to outside AI services.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
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Free access
Not confirmed
API access
Not confirmed

Is Speechy right for you?

A good fit for

Mac users who want faster writing in email, notes, messages, and code editors through private on-device dictation.

Before you choose

Speechy targets macOS only; browser-based dictation on the marketing site may process audio remotely unlike the desktop app.

Speak, don’t type on Mac

Speechy promises hold-to-talk dictation that lands clean text in any Mac app, emphasizing on-device privacy, auto punctuation, and simple lifetime or monthly purchase options.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
On-device dictationMarketing copy states Speechy transcribes on your Mac with no uploads to outside servers for the desktop app.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Universal typingClean punctuated text is inserted wherever the cursor is active across Mac apps.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Shortcut controlDefault workflow uses holding Fn to dictate, with configurable shortcuts in Settings.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Speechy pricing & plans

Monthly

$9.99 /mo

US$9.99 per month on the Monthly plan in homepage pricing

Devices
License for 1 Mac
Billing
Cancel anytime; updates while subscribed
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Does my voice leave my Mac?

Speechy’s FAQ states speech recognition and cleanup run on your Mac with on-device models, so recordings are not sent to Speechy to be transcribed.

Which languages does Speechy support?

The FAQ lists dictation in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese, with optional auto language detection.

What is Speechy used for?

Speechy is a Mac dictation app that turns spoken words into clean, punctuated text in any application. Hold a shortcut key, speak naturally, and release to insert text while processing runs on-device without sending audio to outside AI services.

Does Speechy have a free plan?

Not confirmed. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.

How much does Speechy cost?

The listed monthly price is $9.99 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Speechy through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Speechy targets macOS only; browser-based dictation on the marketing site may process audio remotely unlike the desktop app.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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