Wispr Flow and similar apps provide great AI dictation, but their $144 annual fee for sending audio to external servers drives users like us to look elsewhere. That’s why we built Onit Dictate, a free, local alternative for Mac (iOS coming soon!).
Both Wispr Flow and Onit Dictate share a common premise: delivering fast, accurate voice‑to‑text while providing features that go beyond basic dictation, which often produces errors. Onit achieves this with Smart Cleanup, our custom model that converts messy transcripts into polished, ready‑to‑use text by removing filler words and formatting things like listst, emails, numbers and more.
Highlights:
- Free (unlimited words)
- 100% local
- Smart Cleanup included
- Fast
- Accurate
**Will Onit sell my data? ** No, quite the opposite. We built Onit because we needed a private dictation app. We do collect usage data, but you can turn telemetry off in Settings. Most importantly, your voice and transcripts never leave your computer.
**Do I need an account? ** No. We recommend authenticating for the best experience and to secure your free seat, but you can still use Onit without one.
What languages does it support? Our current transcription model supports 25+ European languages including French, Spanish and German. Reach out to request more!
Are you tired of paying for dictation? Have you exhausted your free credits? Fed up with sending everything you say to someone else’s servers? We’ve got you covered. Sign up today and claim your seat!
