Offline speech-to-text
for Mac teams
On-device speech-to-text for Apple Silicon fleets. Volume licensing, MDM-friendly deployment, and a local-first processing model for teams that handle sensitive work.
Local-First Deployment
Core dictation runs on Apple Silicon Macs, reducing routine audio handling by cloud services.
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.
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.
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
100+ Languages
100+ languages supported
AI Rewriting
Polish your words
Better AI chats
Speak 5x more context
How much more productive can you be?
Time savings calculator
Based on 60 WPM typing, 180 WPM speaking
Your monthly impact
“Great Product, thanks for making it!”
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“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, 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.
