shepetal

What it is

shepetal is dictation software for Mac that lets you press one key to transcribe your spoken words into any application. The software runs entirely on your Mac, so your voice never leaves your device and no internet connection is required. It supports 25 European languages and works in mail, chat, code, terminals and notes. shepetal also transcribes meetings directly on your Mac. The software requires Apple silicon Macs with macOS 14.4 or later.

Questions from the bench

What is shepetal?

shepetal is dictation for Mac where you press one key and your words appear wherever your cursor is in any application like mail, chat, code, notes or any other app.

Does my voice leave my Mac?

No. Your voice never leaves your Mac because speech recognition runs on your Mac itself. Your recordings and history stay on your Mac, and shepetal sends no text or analytics.

Does it work offline?

Speech recognition needs no internet. After signing in once and downloading the speech recognition software, you can dictate on a plane or anywhere without internet. Lifetime licenses work offline with no limit; during the trial, shepetal checks your license at least once every 7 days.

Which Macs does it run on?

shepetal runs on Macs with Apple silicon (M1 or later) and macOS 14.4 or later. Intel Macs are not supported.

What does it cost?

shepetal is free for 30 days with no card required. After the trial, you can choose a lifetime license for $23.99 or a monthly subscription for $0.99 per month that you can cancel anytime.