Spokenly
Dictation app that types your speech into any app, with free offline models and optional AI cleanup.
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About Spokenly
Spokenly turns speech into text wherever your cursor is. You press a shortcut, talk, and the words land in your browser, email, chat app, code editor or a coding agent's prompt box. It runs Whisper and Parakeet speech models on your own device for free, with no word limits and no account, and a local-only mode blocks all network requests. If you want cloud transcription, you can plug in your own API keys from providers such as OpenAI, Deepgram or Groq at no extra charge, or pay for Pro, which bundles high-accuracy cloud models and AI cleanup that fixes grammar, removes filler words and formats text for the app you're in. A one-time Local+ purchase adds settings sync and extra recording styles. It handles over 100 languages, keeps a searchable history with audio, and can record meetings on Mac without a bot. Apps are available for macOS, Windows, Linux and iPhone.
Best for: People who want free, private, system-wide dictation, including developers talking to coding agents.
Pros and cons
What works
- Unlimited offline dictation with local models on the free plan
- Bring-your-own API keys for cloud models with no markup
- Runs on Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone
Why people leave
- Hosted cloud models and AI cleanup without your own keys need the Pro subscription
- Meeting recording is Mac-only
- Some Local+ features arrive later in the Mac App Store version than the direct download
Top Spokenly alternatives
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Superwhisper68.8Mac and iOS dictation app with local and cloud models and custom modes for different kinds of writing.
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Wispr Flow64.8Cloud-based dictation with strong automatic editing, for people who don't need offline use.
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MacWhisper61.8Better for transcribing recordings and files on Mac, with system-wide dictation too.
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VoiceInk59.4Open-source Mac dictation app that runs fully on-device with a one-time licence.
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Aqua Voice57.5Voice-first writing tool focused on fast, accurate dictation with context-aware formatting.
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Spokenly: common questions
Is Spokenly free?
Spokenly has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Unlimited local dictation (checked on Spokenly's own site).
Is Spokenly open source?
No, Spokenly is not open source. Open-source alternatives include VoiceInk.
What platforms does Spokenly run on?
Spokenly is available for macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS.
What are the best alternatives to Spokenly?
The highest-ranked Spokenly alternatives right now are Superwhisper, Wispr Flow and MacWhisper. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.