# VoiceInk

Offline dictation app for Mac using local Whisper models. VoiceInk is freemium — a usable free tier with paid plans above it, at tryvoiceink.com.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free tier + paid
- **Works on:** macOS, iOS
- **Works in browser:** No

## Capabilities

- Offline dictation app for Mac using local Whisper models
- Open-source code that you can build for free
- Per-app context and custom dictionary
- Paid licence only for prebuilt binaries

## FAQ

### What is VoiceInk?

VoiceInk is listed under Voice Dictation & Speech-to-Text, in the Productivity & Workflow category on Flocci AI Tools. Offline dictation app for Mac using local Whisper models. It is freemium — a usable free tier with paid plans above it, and it lives at tryvoiceink.com.

### Is VoiceInk free?

VoiceInk is freemium: there is a free tier you can work in and paid plans above it. It is one of 429 freemium tools in the catalog, all labelled the same way so you are never surprised by a paywall.

### Can I use VoiceInk in a browser, or is there an app?

VoiceInk needs to be installed or self-hosted — it doesn't run in a browser tab. It is available on Mac and iOS.

### What can VoiceInk do?

VoiceInk does 4 things the catalog singles out: Offline dictation app for mac using local whisper models; open-source code that you can build for free; per-app context and custom dictionary; paid licence only for prebuilt binaries.

### What is the best free alternative to VoiceInk?

Handy is the closest free alternative: it sits in the same Voice Dictation & Speech-to-Text sub-category and is free. OpenWhispr and Wispr Flow also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [VoiceInk alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/voiceink)
- [Voice Dictation & Speech-to-Text](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/productivity-workflow/voice-dictation-speech-to-text)
- [Best free AI voice dictation and speech-to-text apps](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-voice-dictation-speech-to-text)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/voiceink

Facts last verified: October 2026