Talk to Text for Mac.
Instant. Private. Anywhere.
Press a hotkey, speak naturally, and watch your words appear in any Mac app. Gmail, Slack, Notes, VS Code - everywhere. No copy-paste needed.
Instant voice typing
100% private on Mac
Works offline
*Requires macOS 26+ and Apple Silicon
That's 3.7x faster with EchoText talk to text for Mac
Why EchoText is the best
talk to text for Mac
Unlike built-in dictation, EchoText types directly into any app without switching windows.
Instant Insert Technology
Press your custom hotkey, speak naturally, release. Your transcribed text appears instantly at your cursor position in any Mac application.
Privacy First
All voice processing happens on your Mac using Apple Neural Engine. Your voice never leaves your device.
Works Offline
No internet required after initial setup. Talk to text anywhere - on flights, in meetings, wherever.
99+ Languages
Auto-detects and transcribes in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and 90+ more.
Three steps to talk to text
on your Mac
Talk to Text for Mac:
How EchoText Compares
| EchoText Best Value | macOS Dictation | Dragon for Mac | Wispr Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 once | Free | $300+ | $10/month |
| Works in Any App | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-Device Privacy | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works Offline | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No Subscription | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Start talking, stop typing.
- 1 Download EchoText
- 2 Set your hotkey
- 3 Speak anywhere
Built with care by Tarun, indie developer. Questions or feedback?
@tarunyadav