BetterDictation
You speak, we type - offline Whisper-powered dictation for Mac
Overview
BetterDictation is a professional-grade speech-to-text app for macOS that uses OpenAI's Whisper model on Apple's Neural Engine for high-accuracy offline dictation. With push-to-talk simplicity and support for 100+ languages, BetterDictation works system-wide across all Mac applications without requiring an internet connection. The Pro layer adds stammer correction, automatic formatting, and grammar cleanup powered by AI, making it the choice of 6,000+ users at companies like Disney, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs.
Pricing: $39 lifetime | Flex: $49 + $2/month Pro | Studio: $149 + Pro
Minimum macOS: 12.0 (Monterey)
Architecture: Apple Silicon
Key Features
- Push-to-talk and toggle-to-talk dictation modes
- Offline processing using OpenAI Whisper on Apple Neural Engine
- Support for 100+ languages and accents
- System-wide compatibility across all Mac applications
- Complete privacy - no internet required for basic use
- Pro: Stammer correction and filler word removal
- Pro: Automatic formatting and grammar correction
- Pro: AI-powered post-processing using OpenAI prompts
- Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Multi-device licensing options (Flex: 3 devices, Studio: 10 devices)
- Trusted by 6,000+ users at Disney, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Notion
- No audio clips saved - complete data privacy
- One-time purchase with optional Pro features
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