Offline Mac Dictation
Offline speech-to-text for Mac that works in every app
Paraspeech is a Mac dictation app for people who want fast speech to text without routing routine dictation through a cloud service. Hold a shortcut, speak, release, and your words appear where the cursor is.
Private by default
Speech recognition runs locally on supported Macs.
Works everywhere
Insert formatted text into email, docs, browsers, chat, and IDEs.
Built for live dictation
Paraspeech is optimized for shortcut-driven speech-to-text while you write.
How it works
- 1
Hold your shortcut
- 2
Speak naturally
- 3
Release to insert text
Capabilities
Processing
Local speech recognition on supported Apple Silicon Macs
Mac support
Apple Silicon for local models; Intel supported with cloud-backed subscription models on 14.0+
Workflow
Hold shortcut, speak, release, and insert text
App support
System-wide insertion into email, docs, browsers, chat, and IDEs
Languages
Fast local models cover English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and 25-language dictation; broader 100+ language coverage is available when needed
Pricing path
Start with free transcriptions, then choose a plan
Best fit
- Writers, founders, students, and teams who dictate into Mac apps.
- People who want local-mode notes, emails, docs, and messages to stay on their Mac.
- Apple Silicon Mac users who prefer local-first speech recognition.
Not the best fit
- Windows workflows or Intel Mac users who need offline mode.
- Batch transcription of large audio-file libraries.
- Teams that require a published compliance certification claim.
Questions
- Is Paraspeech offline speech-to-text for Mac?
- Paraspeech runs speech recognition locally on supported Apple Silicon Macs after setup and inserts the dictated text into the app you are using. Initial model downloads and cloud-backed modes require internet.
- Does it transcribe audio files?
- Paraspeech is built for live dictation into Mac apps. It is not positioned here as a batch audio-file transcription tool.
- What Mac do I need?
- Paraspeech requires 14.0 or later. Apple Silicon Macs can run local models; eligible Intel Macs use cloud-backed models on subscription.
Need setup details? Read the docs, compare Paraspeech with Wispr Flow, compare plan options on pricing, or download the Mac app from the download page.
