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Ghost PepperVoiceInk
Free

Free to download from its GitHub repository.

 Paid

Paid licence for the ready-built app with updates; the source can be built yourself.

macOS macOS
  • Transcription runs on the device with no cloud APIs
  • Handles both dictation and meeting transcription
  • Transcription runs fully offline
  • Per-app modes and personal dictionary
  • macOS only
  • Small single-developer project
  • macOS only
  • Licence not identified in the repository metadata
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 26, 2026

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