Roundhand

What it is

A dictation app for Mac that uses on-device speech recognition to convert voice to text offline, inserting clean text into any application.

Questions from the bench

What does the 15-day trial include?

The trial gives new Roundhand accounts 15 days of cloud cleanup with a limited allowance, requiring no payment details. It starts when you first sign in with your email address, and dictation with offline cleanup is available whether or not the trial is running.

Does Roundhand work without an internet connection?

Yes, dictation and the offline cleanup rules run on your Mac without an internet connection once the speech model has downloaded. Cloud cleanup, sign-in and checkout do require a connection.

Does Roundhand send my audio or text anywhere?

Roundhand processes audio on your Mac and never uploads it. Transcript text is only sent to a cleanup provider when cloud cleanup is enabled, and this can include the app identifier, window title, and web address for browsers, but nothing from password fields.

Can Roundhand take notes in my meetings?

Yes, Roundhand records meetings on your Mac when Zoom, Teams, Meet or other call apps start using the microphone. It provides a transcript with each speaker labeled, and with cloud cleanup enabled, it also writes a summary and action items for each person.

Which Macs does Roundhand run on?

Roundhand runs on Macs with Apple silicon and macOS 14 or later. Intel Macs are not supported.