Dicta.to

Dictato is an offline speech-to-text dictation application for Mac that converts spoken words into text in any application, solving the problem of slow typing and privacy concerns. It targets writers, developers, students, and professionals who need fast, private dictation without cloud processing. The app runs entirely on-device, offers multiple transcription engines, and is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription.

Key features

• Offline speech-to-text in any app
• No timeout, unlike Apple Dictation
• Multiple engines: Whisper, Parakeet, Qwen3, Apple
• On-device proofreading and punctuation
• Per-app profiles for engine, tone, language
• Smart numbers, dates, times, amounts
• No subscription, one-time payment
• 25+ languages with automatic detection