FluidVoice
Open-source Mac dictation app that turns your speech into polished text in any app, with AI that runs on your Mac.
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Is FluidVoice free?
Yes, FluidVoice has a free plan. What you get: Open source (GPLv3): free forever, runs on your Mac with local speech models. To get it: download for Mac from fluidvoice.com, or install with brew install --cask fluidvoice; then grant the permissions and pick a hotkey, then start dictating. Verified on fluidvoice.com.
Free plan at a glance
- Includes
- Open source (GPLv3): free forever, runs on your Mac with local speech models
No usage limit: the app and its speech models run on your own Mac.
- Duration
- Free forever
- Your content
- The maker says it isn't used to train AI
How to get it free
- Download for Mac from fluidvoice.com, or install with brew install --cask fluidvoice
- Grant the permissions and pick a hotkey, then start dictating
Good to know
- The Mac app needs macOS 15.0+; Windows and iPhone are in beta
- Use fluidvoice.com: fluidvoice.org is not the official site
fluidvoice.com, Checked Source
Overview
FluidVoice transcribes your speech on your Mac with local models, then cleans up filler words, casing and formatting before typing it into the app you're in. Cloud AI providers are optional.
Key features
- One hotkey to dictate into any app
- On-device transcription with Parakeet, Whisper and other speech models
- Fluid Intelligence cleans up filler words, casing and formatting on your Mac
- Per-app prompts that match the tone of each app
- Works offline
- 40+ languages
Best for
- People
- People who prefer speaking to typing, Developers dictating prompts and notes, People who want dictation to stay on their Mac
Limitations
- The Mac app needs macOS 15.0+; Windows and iPhone versions are in beta
- Fluid Intelligence, the local cleanup model, isn't open source itself
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FAQ
- Is FluidVoice free?
- Yes. FluidVoice has a free plan: Open source (GPLv3): free forever, runs on your Mac with local speech models. We last checked fluidvoice.com's pricing page on 2026-10-25.
- What does the FluidVoice free plan include?
- Open source (GPLv3): free forever, runs on your Mac with local speech models. Source: https://fluidvoice.com/ (checked 2026-10-25).
- How do I get FluidVoice for free?
- Steps: Download for Mac from fluidvoice.com, or install with brew install --cask fluidvoice; Grant the permissions and pick a hotkey, then start dictating. Start at https://fluidvoice.com/ (checked 2026-10-23).
- What's the catch with FluidVoice's free plan?
- The Mac app needs macOS 15.0+; Windows and iPhone are in beta. Use fluidvoice.com: fluidvoice.org is not the official site. Checked 2026-10-23.
- What are free alternatives to FluidVoice?
- Wispr Flow, AudioPen and Willow Voice all have free plans. We checked their free offers on 2026-10-25. See all 8 on our FluidVoice alternatives page.
- Does it send my voice to the cloud?
- Not by default: transcription and text cleanup run on your Mac. Cloud AI providers are optional.Source: fluidvoice.com
- Which is the official website?
- fluidvoice.com. The maker says fluidvoice.org is not official or affiliated with FluidVoice.Source: fluidvoice.com
Free alternatives
Wispr Flow
AI voice dictation that works in any app.
Free forever, Weekly word limit
AudioPen
Turn voice rambles into clear text.
Free forever, Free plan with limited sessions
Willow Voice
AI dictation for Mac.
Free forever, Free Basic plan
Superwhisper
AI voice-to-text for Mac and iOS.
Free forever, Free plan with small local models
Voice In
Voice typing Chrome extension.
Free forever
Sources
- Free offer
- Verified on github.com/altic-dev/Fluid-oss
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