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VoiceInk vs Yap: catalog facts
VoiceInkYap
Paid

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

Free

Free and open source, built by Frigade.

macOS macOS
  • Transcription runs fully offline
  • Per-app modes and personal dictionary
  • Audio never leaves the Mac and there is no telemetry
  • Pastes text into any app with one shortcut
  • macOS only
  • Licence not identified in the repository metadata
  • Requires macOS 26 and Apple Silicon
  • Accuracy depends on Apple's Speech framework
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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