Local-first speech-to-text
for Mac teams
Local modes for supported Apple Silicon Macs, with explicit cloud-backed options for eligible Intel Macs. Volume licensing, MDM-friendly deployment, and a local-first processing model for teams that handle sensitive work.
Local-First Deployment
Supported Apple Silicon Macs can keep routine dictation local, while eligible Intel fleets use explicit cloud-backed options.
Audit-Friendly Architecture
Local speech recognition and deployment controls make vendor reviews simpler without implying a compliance certification.
MDM Deployment
Compatible with Jamf, Kandji, and other MDM solutions. Deploy to your entire fleet in minutes.
Volume Licensing
Simple seat management with centralized billing. Discounts for teams of 20+.
Priority Support
Direct support and onboarding help for rollout questions, installation, and licensing.
Maintenance Plans
Guaranteed updates, model improvements, and new features included with annual contracts.
Everything you say, written perfectly
Paraspeech runs speech recognition locally in supported local modes, records meetings, and inserts clean text into email, docs, browsers, chat, and IDEs.
Works in every app
Email, docs, browsers, Slack, your IDE — dictate anywhere the cursor blinks. No copy-paste, no switching windows.
100+ languages
Automatic language detection transcribes over 100 languages and accents. Speak the way you naturally think.
On-device AI rewriting
Turn rambling speech into clean, formatted text. Punctuation, capitalization, and tone — polished locally on your Mac.
Private by Default
Local speech recognition
Fast on Mac
Built for Apple Silicon
Works Everywhere
Any app, system-wide
Meeting transcription
Record meetings, get transcripts
Lightweight
Battery friendly
Broad language support
Use the right mode
AI Rewriting
Polish your words
Better AI chats
Give more context by voice
How much more productive can you be?
Time savings calculator
Based on the fastest typers at 100 wpm and slowest talkers at 140 wpm.
Your monthly impact
People can't stop talking about it
Real words from people who write with their voice every day.
“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).”
Volume Licensing
Equip your entire team with Paraspeech. We offer volume discounts, centralized billing, and annual maintenance contracts for teams of 20 or more.
Need more context? Standard pricing · Documentation · Try free · Academic discount
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 and yearly subscriptions cover your Macs, iPhones, and iPads. The iPhone and iPad beta requires iOS 17.0 or later. Lifetime covers your personal devices for local/on-device features.
- 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.
