How It Works
Three steps. No accounts.
Hold Fn (or your shortcut)
Press and hold the Fn key — or any custom shortcut you configure. Whisperer starts recording immediately from your Mac's microphone.
Speak naturally
Talk at your normal pace. Live preview shows your words appearing in real-time with ~300ms latency. Speak for as long as you need.
Release — text appears
Release the key and your transcribed text is inserted directly into the focused app — VS Code, Slack, Gmail, Notion, Terminal, or any text field.
All Features Run Offline
Speech-to-text in a menu bar app. Runs on local AI.
Live Preview
See your words appear in real-time as you speak. ~300ms latency using a dedicated Neural Engine streaming model.
100+ Languages
Whisper supports 99+ languages offline. NVIDIA supports 25. Set different languages per app with per-app profiles.
Code Mode
Dictate camelCase, snake_case, PascalCase, symbols, parentheses, and semicolons by voice. Built for developers.
Per-App Profiles
Automatic mode switching — Code Mode in VS Code, natural language in Slack, email formatting in Gmail.
AI Post-Processing
10 offline AI modes — Rewrite, Translate, Format, Summarize, Grammar, Email, and more. All on-device.
Personal Dictionary
Add custom terms, names, and jargon. Fuzzy and phonetic matching ensures they're recognized correctly.
File Transcription
Drag audio or video files into Whisperer to transcribe them offline. MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and more.
Transcription History
Every dictation saved with full-text search, audio playback, re-transcribe, and usage statistics.
100% Private
All processing runs on your Mac. No cloud, no data transmission, no accounts. Your voice stays yours.
How Whisperer Compares
More features. Lower price.
| Feature | Whisperer | Superwhisper | Wispr Flow | Apple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 once | $249/$8mo | $10–15/mo | Free |
| 100% Offline | Partial | |||
| Code Mode | ||||
| Per-App Profiles | ||||
| AI Post-Processing | ||||
| Engines | 3 | 1 | Cloud | 1 |
| File Transcription | ||||
| Languages | 100+ | 100+ | 100+ | 20+ |
Three AI Engines
Pick the one that works for you. Switch without restarting.
Whisper
DefaultBest accuracy. 99+ languages. 10+ model sizes from 75MB to 2.9GB.
NVIDIA
FastestFastest on Apple Silicon. CTC vocabulary boosting from your dictionary.
Apple Speech
NativeZero setup. No downloads. Built into macOS 26+.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best speech to text app for Mac?
Whisperer has three offline engines, Code Mode, per-app profiles, personal dictionary, and AI post-processing. $14.99 one-time. No competitor has this combination.
Is speech to text available offline on Mac?
Yes. Whisperer runs offline using local AI. Download a model (75MB-2.9GB), no internet needed after that. Apple Dictation also works offline but has fewer features.
How accurate is speech to text on Mac?
Whisper models are very accurate for major languages. Large V3 Turbo (~1.5GB) works well. Add terms to the personal dictionary to improve recognition of names and jargon.
Can I use speech to text in VS Code?
Yes. Whisperer inserts text into any focused field: VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains, Terminal, Slack, Gmail, Notion. Code Mode handles camelCase, snake_case, symbols.
How much does speech to text cost on Mac?
Whisperer base app is $2.99. Pro Pack is $14.99 one-time. Competitors charge $99-$249 lifetime or $10-15/month.
Does speech to text work with multiple languages?
Yes. Whisper supports 100+ languages, NVIDIA supports 25. Set different languages per app. Offline AI translation available.