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VoiceInk

Open-source Mac dictation with local models and a one-time price

Free trial · from $25 one-timeDictationChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is VoiceInk?

VoiceInk is a dictation app for macOS that transcribes speech with models running on the Mac, so audio does not have to leave the device. Modes pick the model, language and optional AI cleanup for each app or website, and cloud transcription or enhancement can be added with your own provider API keys. The source code is published under the GPL v3, and the packaged app is sold as a one-time license per number of Macs.

VoiceInk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. See every plan

Good for

  • Mac users who want speech transcribed on their own machine
  • Buyers who prefer a one-time license to a subscription
  • People who want to pick their own transcription and AI providers

Worth knowing

  • A Mac license does not cover the iPhone and iPad app, which is licensed separately and is free while in beta.
  • Vendor pages disagree on requirements: the pricing page says Apple Silicon and macOS 14.4 or later, the install docs say macOS 15 or later.
  • AI enhancement and cloud transcription need your own provider API keys, and those requests leave the Mac.
  • Licenses are capped by device count: 1, 2 or 3 Macs on the personal plans and 10 on the Startup License.

Key features

Local transcription
Speech is transcribed by models that run on the Mac, including Parakeet and Whisper, so audio is processed on the device. Onboarding starts with the Parakeet V3 model.
Modes and triggers
A Mode sets the transcription model, language, AI enhancement and output, and can switch automatically by app, website, spoken trigger phrase or shortcut.
AI enhancement with your own keys
Optionally send the transcript to a provider you connect, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini or Groq, to clean up, rewrite or draft a reply. VoiceInk Refine does cleanup locally.
Dictionary and Smart Replace
Add names and custom vocabulary, expand a short spoken phrase into exact text, and let Auto Learn pick up corrections you make.
File transcription and history
Queue existing audio and video files for transcription, and search, replay, export or retry earlier results in a history stored on the Mac.
Assistant Mode
Ask a question by voice and carry on the conversation inside the recorder window, using the AI provider you have connected.

VoiceInk pricing

Starts at
$25 one-time, for 1 Mac
Free plan
None
Free trial
7-day free trial of the Mac app, started during onboarding.
Solo$25one-time payment, 1 MacLifetime access on 1 macOS device, with lifetime updates and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Personal$39one-time payment, up to 2 MacsThe same lifetime license on up to 2 macOS devices, aimed at a desktop Mac plus a MacBook.
Extended$49one-time payment, up to 3 MacsThe same lifetime license on up to 3 macOS devices.
Startup License$159one-time payment, up to 10 MacsA team license bought in one checkout that works on up to 10 Macs.

Read from tryvoiceink.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with VoiceInk before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Lifetime licenseOne-time license from $25

    Every plan is a single payment with lifetime updates and a 14-day money-back guarantee: $25 for 1 Mac, $39 for 2, $49 for 3 and $159 for 10.

    Stated on tryvoiceink.com
  • EducationStudent discount on request

    The site's FAQ says student discounts are available by contacting the developer with a student ID. The amount is not published.

    Stated on tryvoiceink.com
  • Other savingsCreator Bonus: up to 100% back for sharing

    Public posts about VoiceInk earn 30% back at 1,000 total views, 50% at 2,000 and a full refund at 10,000. People who have not bought yet get a 30% discount instead.

    Stated on tryvoiceink.com

Works with

VoiceInk alternatives

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Common questions

Is VoiceInk free?

No, VoiceInk is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial of the Mac app, started during onboarding.

How much does VoiceInk cost?

VoiceInk lists 4 plans. Solo: $25 one-time payment, 1 Mac. Personal: $39 one-time payment, up to 2 Macs. Extended: $49 one-time payment, up to 3 Macs. Startup License: $159 one-time payment, up to 10 Macs. Prices were read from tryvoiceink.com on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does VoiceInk work on?

VoiceInk is available on macOS and iOS.

Does VoiceInk offer any discounts?

VoiceInk publicly lists the following: One-time license from $25; Student discount on request; Creator Bonus: up to 100% back for sharing.

Does VoiceInk have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. VoiceInk is listed for macOS and iOS.

Does VoiceInk have a Windows app?

No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. VoiceInk is listed for macOS and iOS.

Is VoiceInk open source?

Yes. VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.

Does VoiceInk work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

What does VoiceInk integrate with?

VoiceInk's listing names OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Groq, Mistral, Deepgram, ElevenLabs and OpenRouter. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does VoiceInk have a student discount?

Student discount on request. The site's FAQ says student discounts are available by contacting the developer with a student ID. The amount is not published.

Who makes VoiceInk?

VoiceInk is made by Prakash Joshi (Pax).

What are the alternatives to VoiceInk?

The closest alternatives to VoiceInk in our directory are Superwhisper, MacWhisper, Wispr Flow, Handy and Spokenly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with VoiceInk.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.