Open Source Swift Speech to Text Software

FluidVoice is an open-source macOS dictation app that converts speech to text locally with optional AI enhancement. It is designed for fast, low-latency voice input across apps, with support for global hotkeys and direct text insertion. The app includes write mode for dictating or rewriting text in any text field and command mode for controlling Mac actions by voice. Its local enhancement layer can improve formatting, capitalization, and post-processing without sending data away from the Mac. FluidVoice supports multiple speech models so users can choose between speed, language coverage, and compatibility. It also includes live preview, history, usage stats, theming, menu bar access, and per-app configuration.

VoiceInk is a native macOS dictation application that converts speech into text almost instantly. It can process audio entirely on the device with local Whisper or Parakeet models, giving users a private offline workflow. Optional AI enhancement can clean up, rewrite, format, or adapt dictated text for different tasks. Modes apply different models, prompts, context settings, and shortcuts according to the active app or website. A personal dictionary improves recognition of names, technical terms, and recurring phrases, while configurable global shortcuts support toggle and push-to-talk recording. Context-aware tools can use selected text, clipboard content, or visible screen text to improve the final output. The app is written in Swift, supports macOS 14.4 or later, can be installed through Homebrew, and is available under the GPLv3 license.