Dictato
Dictato is a private, fast voice-to-text dictation application specifically built for macOS. It allows users to transcribe speech directly into any application—such as Gmail, Slack, or VS Code—using a global hotkey. The app operates 100% on-device, meaning no audio data is...
Quick info
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Categories
- Writing & contentVoice & speech
- Last updated
- Apr 21, 2026
Description
Dictato is a private, fast voice-to-text dictation application specifically built for macOS. It allows users to transcribe speech directly into any application—such as Gmail, Slack, or VS Code—using a global hotkey. The app operates 100% on-device, meaning no audio data is ever sent to the cloud, ensuring total privacy. It features three different transcription engines (Whisper, Parakeet, and Apple) to balance speed and language support, and it bypasses the standard 60-second limitation found in Apple's built-in dictation. It is designed for professionals who need to capture ideas at the speed of thought without compromising security.
