Mac-native AI dictation.
Completely private.
Experience lightning-fast, highly accurate voice typing powered by on-device AI. Optimized for Apple Silicon. Zero data leaves your machine.
Mac-Native
Built with pure Swift and SwiftUI. Not a web wrapper. Feels right at home on macOS.
Privacy-First
100% local transcription. Your voice never leaves your Mac. No cloud, no tracking.
Apple Silicon Optimized
Blazing fast performance using the Neural Engine. 2-3x faster than generic Whisper.
100% Open Source
Transparent code, MIT license. No subscriptions, no hidden costs, no lock-in.
Everything you need for voice productivity
Powerful features designed for power users, wrapped in a beautiful native interface.
Global Hotkeys
Trigger dictation from anywhere with a customizable shortcut. Toggle mode or push-to-talk for ultimate control.
Transcription History
Never lose a thought. Search through your past dictations and export them to text files or copy to clipboard.
Multiple Models
Choose the right balance of speed and accuracy. Support for Tiny, Base, Small, Medium, and Large Whisper models.
Custom Dictionary
Teach Pindrop your jargon. Add custom words and phrases to improve accuracy for specialized terminology.
Why Pindrop?
See how we stack up against the alternatives.
| Feature | Pindrop | Handy | OpenWhispr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS only (Native) | Cross-platform | Cross-platform |
| Framework | Swift/SwiftUI | Tauri (Web Wrapper) | Tauri (Web Wrapper) |
| ML Engine | WhisperKit (CoreML) | Generic Whisper | Generic Whisper |
| Apple Silicon | Native Optimization | Emulated | Emulated |
| Privacy | 100% Local | Local | Local |
| Cost | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source | Freemium / Paid |
Ready to try truly private dictation?
Join thousands of users who have switched to local, fast, and secure voice typing on their Mac.
Requires macOS 14+ (Sonoma) or later. Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) highly recommended.