Cloudless Voice is a free, 100% local voice dictation app for Mac, Windows, and iOS that works in every text field and runs entirely on your device with no cloud processing.
What is Cloudless Voice?
Cloudless Voice is a privacy-focused voice dictation tool that converts spoken input into polished text using on-device AI. It takes your voice (via microphone) and outputs formatted, ready-to-send text in any application or website. The app is developed by Cloudless and is available for Mac (M-series), Windows, and iOS.
Key Features
- Smart Cleanup — Automatically removes filler words (e.g., "um", "uh"), formats numbers ("three hundred forty six" → "346"), emails ("tim three three at example dot com" → "[email protected]"), times ("three thirty pm" → "3:30 PM"), lists ("number one milk number two eggs" → "1. Milk\n2. Eggs"), and punctuation ("hello exclamation mark" → "Hello!").
- 100% Local Processing — No audio or transcripts ever leave your device. Works fully offline; your data stays private.
- Hotkey Activation — Press and hold Caps Lock (customizable) to dictate, or double-tap for hands-free mode.
- Works in All Apps — Dictate into any text field across macOS, Windows, and iOS apps and websites.
- 100+ Languages — Supports a wide range of languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and many more (selectable model in Settings).
- Light / Dark Mode — Adapts to your system theme.
- Transcript History — View and manage past transcripts.
- Open-Source – Verifiable Security — The code is open for inspection, providing enterprise-grade security assurance.
Who is it for?
- Privacy-conscious professionals — Dictate emails, Slack messages, and notes without sending voice data to external servers.
- Developers and technical writers — Quickly write code comments, documentation, or UI copy using voice.
- Multilingual users — Fluent speakers of over 100 languages can dictate in their preferred language.
- Enterprise teams — Organizations that need secure, on-device dictation for sensitive work.
What can you do with Cloudless Voice?
- Email drafting — Speak naturally and let Smart Cleanup format the message with proper punctuation and numbers.
- Slack messages — Dictate long or fast messages and have them cleaned up before sending.
- Note-taking — Capture ideas, meeting notes, or grocery lists with automatic list formatting.
- Social media captions — Quickly write and polish captions without typing.
- AI prompt generation — Speak prompts for ChatGPT or other tools and have them formatted instantly.
How does it work?
- Download the app for your platform (Mac, Windows, or iOS).
- Set your preferred hotkey (Caps Lock by default) and select a language model.
- Press the hotkey, speak naturally, and release — Smart Cleanup processes the transcript locally.
- The polished text appears in the active text field, ready to send.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Free for individual use; fully offline and private; supports 100+ languages; works in all apps; includes advanced formatting (Smart Cleanup); open-source code.
- Cons: Currently limited to the first 5,000 free sign-ups (may change); requires M-series Mac (no Intel support); Windows and iOS versions may have fewer features initially.
Pricing
Free for individual, non-commercial use for the first 5,000 sign-ups. Enterprise plans are available for teams and organizations. The app is also free to use without an account, though signing up is recommended to secure a seat and to enable future mobile sync.
Alternatives
- Wispr Flow — A cloud-based dictation tool with a $12/month subscription and a 2,000-word weekly free limit.
- Mac’s native dictation — Basic on-device dictation without Smart Cleanup formatting features.
FAQ
Is Cloudless Voice really free?
Yes, it's guaranteed free for individual, non-commercial use for the first 5,000 sign-ups. No credit card required.
Does it send my voice to the cloud?
No. Cloudless Voice runs entirely locally on your device. Your voice and transcripts never leave your computer.
Do I need an account?
No, but we recommend signing up (via Google or email) to secure your free seat and to enable future features like cross-device sync.
What languages are supported?
The app supports 100+ languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and many more. You can select a different model in Settings.
What are the system requirements?
For Mac: Apple Silicon (M-series). Windows and iOS requirements are available on the download page. For Windows, specific requirements are not listed but the app is available.
