Prakash Joshi (Pax)
VoiceInk
Open-source Mac dictation app that transcribes locally and types into any app.
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026$25 one-timeTry VoiceInk free
Where it fits
- device
- MaciPhone
- must-haves
- Types into any appCleans up as I talkStays on my deviceTeam plan
Pricing
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7 days
- One-time price
- $25
From Prakash Joshi (Pax)'s pricing page, checked October 26, 2026. Prices change; the vendor's page has today's.
Features
- Works on
- Mac, iPhone
- Types into any app
- Yes
- Runs on your device
- Yes
- AI clean-up
- Yes
- Team plan
- Yes
VoiceInk alternatives
WisprWispr FlowVoice dictation that types into any app and cleans up filler words and punctuation.Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo
SuperUltraSuperwhisperVoice dictation for any app, with offline local models and AI modes for tone and format.Free plan · paid from $8.49/mo or $249.99 one-time
AppleApple DictationBuilt into macOS, iOS and iPadOS: dictate anywhere you type, on device in many languages.Free
Nuance (Microsoft)Dragon ProfessionalLocally installed Windows dictation and voice commands, sold through Nuance sales.See pricing
MicrosoftWindows Voice TypingBuilt into Windows 11: Win+H types into any text box; Voice Access also dictates offline.Free
Good SnoozeMacWhisperMac transcription app with on-device Whisper models and system-wide dictation.Free
GoogleGoogle Docs Voice TypingBuilt into Google Docs: dictate into Docs and Slides speaker notes in the browser.Free
Aqua VoiceAqua VoiceVoice dictation that types into any text field and formats it for the app you're in.From $10/mo
Questions
How much does VoiceInk cost?
VoiceInk costs $25 once, according to Prakash Joshi (Pax)'s site on October 26, 2026.
Is there a free version of VoiceInk?
No free plan, but there is a 7 days free trial.
What does VoiceInk work on?
VoiceInk works on Mac and iPhone.
What are the best VoiceInk alternatives?
The dictation apps reviewers recommend most besides VoiceInk are Wispr Flow, Superwhisper and Apple Dictation. Each is compared below.
We don't test apps ourselves. Features and prices come from Prakash Joshi (Pax)'s own site, and alternatives are ordered by what independent reviewers recommend.