FluidVoice

Free, open-source Mac dictation app that transcribes and tidies your speech on-device.

Open sourceAI meeting assistants and transcription tools

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 6
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About FluidVoice

FluidVoice is a dictation app for the Mac that turns speech into text in whatever app has focus. You hold a hotkey, talk, and the text is typed into the current field, whether that is email, chat, a document or a terminal. Transcription runs locally using a choice of speech models, including NVIDIA Parakeet, Whisper and Apple's own speech engine, and a small on-device language model then cleans up filler words, casing and formatting. You can set a different tone per app, so a Slack message comes out casual and an email more formal. Cloud post-processing through OpenAI, Groq or a custom provider is optional rather than required. It is aimed at developers, writers and anyone who wants Wispr Flow-style dictation without sending audio to a server. The app is free with no paid tiers and the source is on GitHub under GPLv3. It needs macOS 15 or later; Windows and iPhone versions are in beta, with Linux and Android on a waitlist.

Best for: Mac users who want fast, private system-wide dictation without a subscription.

What works

Free with no tiers or usage caps
Speech recognition and text cleanup run on-device by default
Per-app tone profiles for formatting dictated text
Choice of several local speech models, including Whisper for Intel Macs

Why people leave

Requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later
Windows and iPhone versions are still in beta; no Linux or Android yet
Larger local models need a sizeable download and memory

Top FluidVoice alternatives

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1
Wispr Flow
The polished commercial option with apps on more platforms, if you don't mind cloud processing and a subscription.
68.8
2
Superwhisper
Mature Mac dictation app with local and cloud models and custom modes, sold as a paid upgrade.
64.8
3
VoiceInk
Another open-source, on-device Mac dictation app, with a one-time paid licence for ready-made builds.
61.8
4
Handy
Free, open-source dictation that also runs on Windows and Linux today.
59.4
5
MacWhisper
Better for transcribing recordings and meetings, with dictation as a secondary feature.
57.5

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FluidVoice: common questions

Is FluidVoice free?

Yes. FluidVoice is free, open-source software.

Is FluidVoice open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at altic-dev/FluidVoice.

What platforms does FluidVoice run on?

FluidVoice is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to FluidVoice?

The highest-ranked FluidVoice alternatives right now are Wispr Flow, Superwhisper and VoiceInk. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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FluidVoice facts

5 of 5 verified

Price: Free, no paid tiers; Checked Nov 1, 2026fluidvoice.com(opens source in a new tab); “Free Forever, no tiers GPLv3 Open source 40+ Languages FLUID INTELLIGENCE · ON MAC Local intelligence.”
License: GPL-3.0; Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0).”
System requirements: macOS 15 Sequoia or later; Checked Nov 1, 2026fluidvoice.com(opens source in a new tab); “FluidVoice requires macOS 15.0 Sequoia or later, plus microphone access and accessibility permissions for typing.”
Platforms: Mac; Windows and iPhone in beta; Checked Nov 1, 2026fluidvoice.com(opens source in a new tab); “Available for Mac, with Windows and iPhone in beta.”
Offline mode: Yes, local speech models; Checked Nov 1, 2026fluidvoice.com(opens source in a new tab); “+ any app Works offline Local speech models process everything on-device.”