Free, no license
No Pro upgrade, no one-time purchase, no account. Download it and dictate.
Free MacWhisper alternative
A free MacWhisper alternative built for live dictation.
MacWhisper is a great transcription workbench for audio and video files. If what you actually want is to talk and have the text appear wherever your cursor is — for free, on-device, with no license — that is the lane Voixe is built for.
Quick answer
When Voixe is the better pick
Both apps transcribe locally. The difference is what they optimize for: MacWhisper for processing files, Voixe for speaking directly into the app you are already using.
Live dictation loop
Hold a hotkey or double-tap, speak, release, and the text pastes into Slack, Mail, Notes, Xcode, Chrome — anywhere.
Multilingual by default
Ships with Parakeet TDT v3 (multilingual) and Whisper sizes up to Large v3, all running on-device via Core ML.
| Category | Voixe | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Live dictation into any app, hands on the keyboard. | Transcribing audio/video files, subtitles, and batch jobs. |
| Price | Free, no tiers. | Free tier available; larger models and Pro features are a paid license. |
| Transcription | On-device (Parakeet + Whisper, Core ML). | On-device (Whisper). |
| Account | None. | None. |
| Best for | People who think out loud and want to paste as they go. | People transcribing recordings, meetings, and media files. |
Choose Voixe for fast, free, everyday dictation.
If your main need is talking into Slack, docs, email, and code without opening a separate transcription tool — and without paying — Voixe stays out of the way and is free for good.
Choose MacWhisper for file transcription.
If you mostly transcribe recorded audio, generate subtitles, or batch-process media, MacWhisper is purpose-built for that and worth the license.
Questions
Before you switch.
Is Voixe a free MacWhisper alternative?
Yes. Voixe is free with no Pro tier or license, and focuses on real-time dictation. Both apps transcribe on-device.
How is Voixe different from MacWhisper?
MacWhisper is excellent for transcribing audio and video files. Voixe is built for the live dictation loop into any app, ships free, and defaults to the multilingual Parakeet model.
Does Voixe transcribe on-device?
Yes. Parakeet and Whisper run locally through Core ML, so your speech is processed on your Mac.
Is Voixe affiliated with MacWhisper?
No. Voixe is an independent app from Enginecy.
Download the free Mac dictation app.
Voixe is independent and is not affiliated with MacWhisper. It is simply a free, Mac-first option for people who want fast local dictation into any app.