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VoiceInkGhost Pepper
Paid

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

 Free

Free to download from its GitHub repository.

macOS macOS
  • Transcription runs fully offline
  • Per-app modes and personal dictionary
  • Transcription runs on the device with no cloud APIs
  • Handles both dictation and meeting transcription
  • macOS only
  • Licence not identified in the repository metadata
  • macOS only
  • Small single-developer project
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 September 26, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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