FreeFlow
Free, open-source Mac dictation app that pastes your speech into any text field; bring a free Groq API key.
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Is FreeFlow free?
Yes, FreeFlow has a free plan. What you get: Open source (MIT): free Mac dictation app; bring a free Groq API key. Watch out: needs your own provider API key (Groq by default). The app itself has no usage limit; transcription and cleanup run on the provider whose API key you add. Verified on freeflow.zachlatta.com.
Free plan at a glance
- Includes
- Open source (MIT): free Mac dictation app; bring a free Groq API key
The app itself has no usage limit; transcription and cleanup run on the provider whose API key you add.
- Duration
- Free forever
How to get it free
Self-host- Download the app from the FreeFlow website
- Get a free Groq API key at groq.com
- Hold Fn to talk and have what you say pasted into the current text field
Good to know
- Needs your own provider API key (Groq by default)
- Mac only
freeflow.zachlatta.com, Checked Source
Overview
FreeFlow is a free Mac dictation app inspired by Wispr Flow and Superwhisper. You hold a key to talk and the cleaned-up text is pasted into the focused field. It is MIT-licensed and uses a Groq API key by default.
Key features
- Dictate into any focused text field
- Custom hold-to-talk and tap-to-toggle shortcuts
- Context-aware cleanup that uses nearby app context
- Custom vocabulary
- Edit Mode: highlight text and change it with a spoken instruction
- Voice Macros that paste predefined text
Best for
- People
- Mac users who want a free dictation app, Developers dictating into terminals and editors, People who prefer open-source software
Limitations
- Mac only
- Needs an API key from a transcription and chat provider; Groq is the default
- Local models are often slower than hosted providers
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FAQ
- Is FreeFlow free?
- Yes. FreeFlow has a free plan: Open source (MIT): free Mac dictation app; bring a free Groq API key. We last checked freeflow.zachlatta.com's pricing page on 2026-11-12.
- What does the FreeFlow free plan include?
- Open source (MIT): free Mac dictation app; bring a free Groq API key. Source: https://freeflow.zachlatta.com/ (checked 2026-11-12).
- How do I get FreeFlow for free?
- Steps: Download the app from the FreeFlow website; Get a free Groq API key at groq.com; Hold Fn to talk and have what you say pasted into the current text field. Start at https://freeflow.zachlatta.com/ (checked 2026-10-28).
- Do I need an account to use FreeFlow for free?
- Not for the free option: the free route is to self-host FreeFlow (Download the app from the FreeFlow website). Checked 2026-10-28.
- What's the catch with FreeFlow's free plan?
- Needs your own provider API key (Groq by default). Mac only. Checked 2026-10-28.
- What are free alternatives to FreeFlow?
- Typeless, OpenWhispr and Spokenly all have free plans. We checked their free offers on 2026-11-12.
- Do I need an API key?
- Yes. The quick start tells you to get a free Groq API key; you can also point FreeFlow at other compatible API endpoints.Source: freeflow.zachlatta.com
- Can FreeFlow use local models?
- Yes. The README says it can use OpenAI-compatible local or self-hosted providers such as Ollama or LM Studio, but local models are often slower.Source: github.com/zachlatta/freeflow
- Does FreeFlow store my data?
- The README says there is no FreeFlow server; only API calls to your configured providers leave your computer.Source: github.com/zachlatta/freeflow
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Sources
- Free offer
- Verified on freeflow.zachlatta.com
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