Spokenly

What it is

Spokenly is an AI-powered dictation app for Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPhone that converts your speech into clean, punctuated text in any application. Press a keyboard shortcut, speak, and your words appear wherever the cursor is positioned.

The app runs free local Whisper and Parakeet AI models directly on your device for offline transcription with no usage limits or account required. For higher accuracy, you can bring your own API keys from providers like OpenAI, Deepgram, and Groq at no extra cost, or subscribe to Spokenly Pro for managed cloud models with premium transcription engines.

Spokenly supports over 100 languages with automatic detection, includes AI-powered text processing with customizable modes and instructions, and integrates with popular tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and coding environments. On macOS it includes an MCP server for AI coding agents and Agent Mode for voice-controlled automation. The app works in any Mac app that accepts text input, from browsers and email to IDEs and chat applications.

Questions from the bench

What is Spokenly?

Spokenly is a voice-to-text dictation app for macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS that turns speech into clean, punctuated text in any application. It uses free local Whisper and Parakeet models for offline transcription with no usage limits, supports over 100 languages, and offers cloud models via Pro subscription or bring-your-own-key mode.

Can I use Spokenly completely for free?

Yes. Local Whisper and Parakeet models are completely free forever with no word caps, no trial clock, and no credit card required. You can dictate as much as you want without ever paying. You only pay if you want cloud models without providing your own API keys.

Is my voice data private with local models?

With local models, your voice never leaves your Mac. For cloud models, audio is processed and immediately deleted, never stored. You can enable local-only mode to block all network requests.

Can I use my own API keys with Spokenly?

Yes, for free. Spokenly supports bring-your-own-key mode where you can connect your own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Deepgram, Groq, ElevenLabs, Mistral and other providers. You get full access to all their models at your own usage cost with no Spokenly subscription required.

What platforms does Spokenly work on?

Spokenly is available on macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS. On macOS, Windows, and Linux, press a shortcut to dictate in any application. On iOS, you can dictate through the Spokenly keyboard or app.