Speak.Write 5x faster on Mac

Private speech to text for Mac. On-device. Dictate into any app.

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Quarterly roadmap ideas:

• Launch Paraspeech for the team

• Finalize the TypeScript vocabulary pack

• Review the migration plan

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Private dictation and meeting transcription

Paraspeech runs speech recognition locally on supported Macs, records meetings, and inserts clean text into email, docs, browsers, chat, and IDEs.

Fast on Mac

Built for Apple Silicon

Private by Default

Local speech recognition

Lightweight

Battery friendly

Better AI chats

Speak 5x more context

100+ Languages

Speak your language

Works Everywhere

Any app, system-wide

Meeting transcription

Record meetings, get transcripts

AI Rewriting

Polish your words

How much more productive can you be?

15min
$

Based on 60 WPM typing, 180 WPM speaking

Time saved / month
10h
Across 20 working days
Money saved / month
$350
$35/hr

Loved by Mac Users

See what our users are saying about Paraspeech

5.0/5 on There's An AI For That

Great Product, thanks for making it!

I didn't rave for a product like this in a long time!

It's insane the amount of value that you can get with a voice-to-text app that has been done so well.

I'm dictating this right now and it is super snappy. I mean it's unbelievable what a difference it's made.

Using it on my MacBook Pro and Mac Mini now and it's a blast.

Freaking fast transcription (its crazy, almost realtime).

Great Product, thanks for making it!

I didn't rave for a product like this in a long time!

It's insane the amount of value that you can get with a voice-to-text app that has been done so well.

I'm dictating this right now and it is super snappy. I mean it's unbelievable what a difference it's made.

Using it on my MacBook Pro and Mac Mini now and it's a blast.

Freaking fast transcription (its crazy, almost realtime).

Great Product, thanks for making it!

I didn't rave for a product like this in a long time!

It's insane the amount of value that you can get with a voice-to-text app that has been done so well.

I'm dictating this right now and it is super snappy. I mean it's unbelievable what a difference it's made.

Using it on my MacBook Pro and Mac Mini now and it's a blast.

Freaking fast transcription (its crazy, almost realtime).

Great Product, thanks for making it!

I didn't rave for a product like this in a long time!

It's insane the amount of value that you can get with a voice-to-text app that has been done so well.

I'm dictating this right now and it is super snappy. I mean it's unbelievable what a difference it's made.

Using it on my MacBook Pro and Mac Mini now and it's a blast.

Freaking fast transcription (its crazy, almost realtime).

Pricing

Choose monthly, yearly, lifetime, or team access.

Monthly

$8.99/month

Billed monthly.

  • All your devices.
  • Unlimited transcriptions
  • 100+ languages
  • Unlimited AI Rewriting
  • Coming soon: BYOK
  • Eligible cloud models
  • Continuous updates
  • Privacy on-device mode
  • Apple Silicon optimized

Yearly

2 Months Free
$89.99/year

$7.50/month, billed annually.

  • All your devices.
  • Unlimited transcriptions
  • 100+ languages
  • Unlimited AI Rewriting
  • Coming soon: BYOK
  • Eligible cloud models
  • Continuous updates
  • Privacy on-device mode
  • Apple Silicon optimized

Sales-assisted

Enterprise

Private deployment, volume licensing, and rollout help for groups that need a clean team setup.

Custom pricing

Built around your seats, rollout, security needs, and support requirements.

  • Volume licensing
  • MDM-friendly deployment
  • Priority support
  • Centralized billing
  • Air-gapped option

Student, Research & Non-Profit? Get 40% off.

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Speech-to-Text FAQ

Have a different question and can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Reach out and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Does Paraspeech require an internet connection?
Initial local model downloads and cloud-backed features need internet. After setup, local transcription and local rewriting can run offline.
Will Paraspeech slow down my Mac?
Transcription is designed to stay lightweight and only does real work while you record. AI Rewriting can briefly use more CPU, GPU, and memory while the local Qwen model runs.
Which apps does Paraspeech work with?
Every app. Paraspeech works system‑wide—editors, email, browsers, docs, and chat apps—no plugins or extra setup required.
Is my voice data private?
Yes. Paraspeech is local-first: local transcription and local rewriting stay on your Mac. Cloud-backed features are explicit, and Paraspeech does not silently upload your audio or text.
What hardware do I need?
On Mac, you need macOS 14 or later. Paraspeech supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, with the fastest local models on Apple Silicon. The iPhone and iPad beta requires iOS 17 or later.
How does the trial work?
You get a number of free transcriptions to try it out. The app shows how many you have left. After that, you can choose a monthly or yearly plan, or grab a lifetime license.
What languages does Paraspeech support?
Fast local models cover English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and 25-language dictation. A broader 100+ language model is available when you need it.
Can I use Paraspeech on multiple devices?
Yes. Monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans cover all your devices.
How do I use Paraspeech?
Hold your shortcut key (Control by default), speak, and release. Your words appear instantly wherever your cursor is—no pasting required.
What is AI Rewriting?
AI Rewriting polishes transcripts with app-specific templates. Local rewriting runs on your Mac and can use more resources briefly while the model is active.