What is Monologue?
Monologue is a voice dictation and note app for Mac and iPhone that turns speech into formatted text and records meetings without a bot. It is made by Every, the media and software company behind the Every newsletter and apps such as Cora and Spiral. Monologue runs on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch and supports dictation in more than 100 languages.
Monologue adapts the formatting of your dictation to the app you are typing in, so a message in Slack reads differently from an email in Gmail or a prompt in Cursor. Beyond dictation, it records voice notes with AI summaries and captures meetings on Mac by recording microphone and system audio directly, with no bot joining the call. Mac users can also transcribe offline with local models. People use it to write faster, capture ideas on the go and keep meeting notes.
Main Features
- Dictates into any app on Mac with context-aware formatting.
- Transcribes speech in more than 100 languages.
- Records voice notes and summarizes them with AI.
- Captures meeting notes on Mac from mic and system audio without a bot.
- Transcribes offline with local models on Mac.
- Saves custom vocabulary for names, jargon and acronyms.
- Connects notes to AI tools through MCP, an API and a CLI.
How to Get Started with Monologue
- Download Monologue for Mac or iPhone from monologue.to or the App Store.
- Grant microphone access and set your dictation shortcut.
- Hold the shortcut and speak in any text field to dictate.
- Add your custom words and try a voice note or meeting recording.
Monologue Pricing
The free tier includes 1,000 dictation words, 10 recorded notes, offline transcription and context-aware formatting. Monologue Pro costs $15 per month or $144 per year. Pro is also included in Every's subscription bundle.
Who Should Use It?
- Mac users who write long emails and messages.
- Developers dictating prompts into coding tools.
- Founders capturing ideas as voice notes.
- Professionals who want meeting notes without a bot.
- People who type slowly or have repetitive strain.
Monologue Alternatives
- Wispr Flow: cross-platform dictation that also runs on Windows
- Superwhisper: offline Mac dictation with custom modes
- Aqua Voice: fast dictation focused on editing as you speak
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monologue free?
Yes, Monologue has a free tier with 1,000 dictation words and 10 notes. Pro costs $15 per month or $144 per year.
Does Monologue work on Windows?
No. Monologue is available for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch only.
Can Monologue transcribe offline?
Yes, on Mac. Monologue offers local models for offline transcription, which keeps audio on your device.
Monologue vs Wispr Flow: which is better?
Monologue is a good fit for Apple users who also want voice notes and bot-free meeting notes, while Wispr Flow works on more platforms including Windows. Both format dictation based on context.