Zen Whisper
Mac local-first voice dictation with text sent to the current cursor
About Zen Whisper
Zen Whisper is a Mac-focused, local-first voice dictation tool: voice runs on the device, and text is inserted directly at the current cursor for use in Mail, Slack, Notes, and editors. It supports downloadable voice packs and optional cloud engines; cloud is off by default and uses the user's own API key. It also offers a Hinglish option that converts mixed speech to Roman-letter text. The free tier provides 3,000 words per week, and a lifetime seat costs $59.99.
Best for
Best use cases
Email and chat input
Note-taking
Writing in editors
Mixed-language dictation
Features
Cursor Direct
Press one key to place text in the app at the current cursor.
On-device Voice Processing
Voice runs on Mac, with downloadable voice packs.
Optional Cloud Engines
Cloud engines are off by default and use the user's own API key.
Hinglish Option
Converts mixed Hinglish speech to Roman-letter text.
Pros
- Local-first voice workflow
- Text goes directly to the current cursor
- Optional cloud engines, off by default
Cons
- Requires an Apple Silicon Mac and macOS 14 Sonoma or later
- Requires microphone and Accessibility permissions
Pricing Plans
Free
- 3,000 words per week
Lifetime seat
- Lifetime seat
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Zen Whisper's official website.