Vocaly Alternatives

Vocaly is described as 'Is privacy-first, push-to-talk voice typing software that lets you dictate into any application on your laptop in real time. Press & hold F2, speak naturally, release, and your words appear instantly wherever the cursor is positioned - IDEs, docs, chats, terminals' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Vocaly for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, Windows, Linux and Flathub apps. The best Vocaly alternative is Spokenly, which is free. Other great apps like Vocaly are VoiceInk, BetterAudio, Superwhisper and Wispr Flow.

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  1. Spokenly icon
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    Voice recognition software offering real-time transcription across any Mac app, instant customizable shortcuts, support for diverse accents, visual cues, privacy-focused with no hidden data collection, reduces manual typing, fully integrates for note taking, chat, or drafting.

    84 Spokenly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
  2. VoiceInk icon
     6 likes

    Instantly converts spoken words to text using local AI for near-perfect accuracy and privacy, with real-time transcription, seamless macOS integration, user-supplied AI keys, multiple language support, and no cloud data upload required.

    75 VoiceInk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. BetterAudio icon
     6 likes

    Advanced macOS menu bar tool with customizable per-app volume, fast audio device switching, Multi-Output playback, external monitor control, privacy-focused AI transcription, media keys routing, Now Playing info, smart muting, and full HUD customization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
  4. Superwhisper icon
     7 likes

    Revolutionize your writing process with offline voice-to-text capabilities that transform spoken words into perfectly formatted documents, emails, and notes. Supported on Mac and iPhone, this ad-free, AI-powered tool offers seamless transcription and efficient dictation tie-ins with Whisper-AI technology.

    88 Superwhisper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
  5. Wispr Flow icon
     3 likes

    Voice dictation software for Windows transcribes speech to text up to three times faster than typing, offers real-time auto-edits and tone matching, supports over 100 languages, minimizes manual editing, and allows hands-free use for a wide range of tasks.

    71 Wispr Flow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
     
  6. Katari icon
     3 likes

    Voice-to-text solution for Mac enabling dictation anywhere with a keyboard shortcut—no internet required. Delivers instant, private transcription in 100+ languages, translation to English, vocabulary customization, universal app compatibility, one-time payment, and zero data collection.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Hermes Voice icon
     1 like

    Offline voice-to-text solution for Mac offering privacy-focused, lightning-fast 220 wpm dictation across all apps, supports 100+ languages, features customizable commands, personal adaptive dictionary, automatic pasting, and a one-time purchase with local data processing.

    54 Hermes Voice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Dictato icon
     1 like

    Fast, private dictation for Mac. Transcribe speech to text instantly using Whisper, Parakeet, or Apple engines. 100% on-device — no cloud, no data sent. Works everywhere you type.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Wordwand icon
     Like

    WordWand is a system-wide AI assistant for macOS that works in any app through a single keyboard shortcut. No copy-pasting, no tab switching — just select text, press a hotkey, and transform it instantly.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. whis icon
     Like

    Voice-to-text CLI for terminal users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Wayland
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  11. VoxTap icon
     Like

    VoxTap is 100% offline voice-to-text for macOS that types at your cursor in any app: Terminal, VS Code, Slack, everywhere.

    On-device AI. No cloud, no subscription, no signup. Just press a hotkey and talk.

    $29 one-time. 45-minute free trial.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Vowen icon
     Like

    Vowen is a fast, voice-first productivity app that lets you dictate anywhere, trigger context-aware AI, record meetings, and control your computer with voice. Works on macOS and Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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