Spokenly

Spokenly is a dictation tool that lets you type by speaking. You press a keyboard shortcut, talk, and your words appear at the cursor in any application on your Mac, iPhone, or Windows PC. It uses modern AI models like Whisper and Parakeet to transcribe your speech, and a key feature is that it can do this completely offline. This means your voice data never has to leave your computer, which is a big plus for privacy.

What sets Spokenly apart is its flexibility. You can use the free, offline local models with no limits, or connect your own API keys to services like OpenAI or Deepgram for cloud-based transcription. It supports over 100 languages and can detect which language you're speaking automatically. Beyond basic dictation, it has an 'Agent Mode' that lets you use voice commands to search the web, launch apps, or run shortcuts on your Mac. It also keeps a searchable history of everything you've dictated.

This tool is ideal for anyone who needs to get words onto a screen faster or wants a break from typing. Writers, students, developers, and professionals who do a lot of email will find it useful. It's also a practical solution for multilingual teams or individuals who need to dictate in different languages, and its hands-free command features can be helpful for accessibility.