Fastest macOS Dictation App

On-device STT with custom trained AI enhancement model - Local Wispr Flow alternative

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Powerful Features

Everything you need for professional dictation and voice control

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Fluid Intelligence

On-device AI enhancement for smart formatting, context-aware capitalization, and post-processing - all running locally

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Command Mode

Control your Mac by voice: launch apps, run shortcuts, trigger system actions, and automate workflows

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Write Mode

Write or rewrite text directly in any text field across any app. Select text and rewrite it inline

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Live Preview

Real-time transcription overlay with notch support, see words appear as you speak

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Multiple Models

Nemotron Speech, Parakeet, Cohere, Apple Speech, and Whisper - pick the model that fits your needs

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Local-First

Your voice and text never leave your machine unless you opt in to a cloud AI provider

See FluidVoice in Action

Watch how FluidVoice transforms your workflow

Supported Speech Models

Choose the perfect model for your language and performance needs

Model Best for Language Support Download Size Hardware
Nemotron Speech 3.5 Streaming-capable multilingual dictation ~40 languages ~670 MB Apple Silicon
Parakeet Flash Lowest-latency live English dictation English ~250 MB Apple Silicon
Parakeet TDT v3 Fast default multilingual dictation 25 languages ~500 MB Apple Silicon
Apple Speech Zero-download native macOS speech System languages Built-in Apple Silicon + Intel
Whisper Broad compatibility, Intel support 99 languages 75 MB - 2.9 GB Apple Silicon + Intel

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running in minutes

1

Install

Install with Homebrew or download the latest release

brew install --cask fluidvoice
2

Grant Permissions

FluidVoice will ask for microphone and accessibility access

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Set Hotkey

Choose a global hotkey in settings for instant voice capture

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Choose Model

Select your voice model during onboarding based on language needs

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Enable AI (Optional)

Download Fluid Intelligence for on-device enhancement

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Start Dictating

Press your hotkey and start speaking!

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