What is Spokenly?
Spokenly is a voice-to-text dictation app for Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone that types what you say into any app. It runs free on-device models such as Whisper and Parakeet for unlimited offline dictation, or cloud models if you bring your own API key or subscribe to Pro.
Spokenly is often recommended as a free alternative to Wispr Flow because local dictation costs nothing and needs no account. Beyond plain transcription it can clean up text with GPT, Claude or Gemini, control your Mac with voice commands, feed voice input to AI agents over MCP, and record meetings with system audio. Writers, developers and people who prefer speaking to typing use it in email, chat, documents and code editors.
Main Features
- Dictates into any app system-wide on desktop and on iPhone.
- Runs Whisper and Parakeet models on-device for unlimited offline use.
- Recognises 100+ languages with automatic detection.
- Cleans up and reformats text with GPT, Claude or Gemini.
- Accepts your own API keys for cloud transcription providers.
- Controls Mac actions by voice with Agentic Actions.
- Records meetings with microphone and system audio on Mac.
- Offers a Local Only Mode that blocks network access.
How to Get Started with Spokenly
- Download Spokenly from spokenly.app for your platform.
- Pick a local model such as Whisper or Parakeet and let it download.
- Set a keyboard shortcut for push-to-talk dictation.
- Hold the shortcut and speak in any text field to type.
Spokenly Pricing
Spokenly is free for unlimited on-device transcription with no account required, and free with your own API keys, where providers bill you directly. Pro costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year and adds managed cloud models, hosted text processing and priority support.
Who Should Use It?
- Writers drafting long text by voice.
- Developers dictating prompts and code comments.
- People with RSI or other conditions that make typing hard.
- Privacy-minded users who want offline dictation.
- Professionals recording and transcribing meetings on Mac.
Spokenly Alternatives
- Wispr Flow: polished cloud dictation with strong auto-editing
- Superwhisper: Mac dictation with custom modes
- VoiceInk: open-source local dictation for Mac with a one-time price
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spokenly free?
Yes, Spokenly is free for unlimited on-device dictation with local models. Pro costs $9.99 per month for managed cloud models.
Does Spokenly work offline?
Yes, Spokenly's Whisper and Parakeet models run on your device without internet. Local Only Mode also blocks all network access.
Spokenly vs Wispr Flow: which is better?
Spokenly is better if you want free, private, offline dictation, while Wispr Flow is a polished paid cloud service. Spokenly also runs on Linux.
Does Spokenly work on Windows?
Yes, Spokenly runs on Windows as well as macOS, Linux and iPhone. Model choice depends on your platform and hardware.