Mac application
Free
Free software; optional provider usage charged separately
- Allowance and restrictions
- No word limit/account/subscription advertised; English only; compatible hardware required.
WhisperWrite
● Identity checkedLocal Mac dictation · Official-source review 2026-10-09 UTC
WhisperWrite types dictated speech into the active Mac app using a keyboard shortcut. Speech recognition runs locally by default, with hands-free controls and optional cloud speech or AI editing.
- Category
- Local Mac dictation
- Free access
- Free app without word limits, subscription or account; optional cloud AI uses your paid API keys.
- API access
- Optional Anthropic AI Edit and OpenAI speech connections use the user’s own keys.
Is WhisperWrite right for you?
A good fit for
Fits English dictation on compatible Apple-silicon Macs where the user wants to review text in the destination app.
Before you choose
Requires Apple silicon M1 or newer, macOS 14+ and about 1 GB for the speech model; Intel is unsupported. English only is documented currently. Default recognition can work offline; optional AI Edit and OpenAI speech send data to their providers and are billed separately. Signing/notarization and privacy behavior are vendor claims, not independently verified. No dictation or app installation was performed.
Workflow and handoff
Choose the intended destination app, check microphone/access permissions and select local or optional cloud processing deliberately. Dictate, review names/numbers and correct the inserted text before sending it.
Pricing and practical limits
Requires Apple silicon M1 or newer, macOS 14+ and about 1 GB for the speech model; Intel is unsupported. English only is documented currently. Default recognition can work offline; optional AI Edit and OpenAI speech send data to their providers and are billed separately. Signing/notarization and privacy behavior are vendor claims, not independently verified. No dictation or app installation was performed.
Review method
Relevant official-source evidence reviewed individually on 2026-10-09 UTC (October 10 in India). Selected product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Performance, security and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documented workflow | WhisperWrite types dictated speech into the active Mac app using a keyboard shortcut. Speech recognition runs locally by default, with hands-free controls and optional cloud speech or AI editing. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
WhisperWrite pricing & plans
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Was this product hands-on tested?
No. The listing uses dated official-source evidence and visual artwork review. Unconfirmed pricing, allowances and integrations are stated explicitly.
What is WhisperWrite used for?
WhisperWrite types dictated speech into the active Mac app using a keyboard shortcut. Speech recognition runs locally by default, with hands-free controls and optional cloud speech or AI editing.
Does WhisperWrite have a free plan?
Free app without word limits, subscription or account; optional cloud AI uses your paid API keys.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does WhisperWrite cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use WhisperWrite through an API?
Optional Anthropic AI Edit and OpenAI speech connections use the user’s own keys.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Requires Apple silicon M1 or newer, macOS 14+ and about 1 GB for the speech model; Intel is unsupported. English only is documented currently. Default recognition can work offline; optional AI Edit and OpenAI speech send data to their providers and are billed separately. Signing/notarization and privacy behavior are vendor claims, not independently verified. No dictation or app installation was performed.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Product identity and relevant official-source evidence reviewed individually.
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Requires Apple silicon M1 or newer, macOS 14+ and about 1 GB for the speech model; Intel is unsupported. English only is documented currently. Default recognition can work offline; optional AI Edit and OpenAI speech send data to their providers and are billed separately. Signing/notarization and privacy behavior are vendor claims, not independently verified. No dictation or app installation was performed.
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