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Private dictation, cloud optional

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Private dictation, cloud optional
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Limited user support options
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Per App Rules

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Overview

Paraspeech is a fast voice-to-text app for macOS and iOS that lets you dictate, transcribe files, and rewrite your words across any app. It runs entirely on-device for private, near-instant transcription, supports 100+ languages, and is built to stay lightweight and battery efficient.

It learns your vocabulary automatically over time and just get's things right.

Use a keyboard shortcut to speak naturally, then insert polished text up to 5x faster than typing. Paraspeech also supports file transcription, VTT export, and lifetime licenses.
  • Speech-to-text
  • Offline Speech-to-text
  • Unlimited Transcripts
  • Speech Translation → Translated Txt
  • Audio File Transcription
  • File Transcription
  • Supports Transcription In 99 Languages, Including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, And Russian. Also Supports English Translation.
  • Audio + Video → Txt Transcript
  • Ai-powered Transcription
  • Searchable Transcript Library
  • Call Transcripts
  • ●unlimited Free Meeting Transcription: No More Replaying, Capture Every Detail Without Taking A Note.
  • Call Transcription & Recording
  • Access To Llm Models
  • Always Powered By State-of-the-art Llms And Tools
  • Llm
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Short scenarios where Paraspeech tends to shine.

  • Private dictation, cloud optional

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Access & connections

Where you can use Paraspeech.

Platforms

Web iOS macOS

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Input

  • Video
  • Audio

Output

  • Text

Highlights

  • Local
  • Use code TAAFT
  • 20% OFF

Supported features

  • Runs Locally
  • Transcription
  • STT
  • Translation
  • Mobile Companion
  • Rewrite
  • Meeting Intelligence

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Per App Rules
  • AI Rewriting/LLM functionality
  • Fastest Transcription in the Industry
  • Fully Private and On-Device
  • Offline transcription
  • Lifetime License available
  • Designed for macOS
  • Minimal system impact
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  • Integrated with all macOS apps
  • Made in Germany
  • 5x faster than typing
  • Video/Audio File Transcriptions
  • Individual and business solution

Cons

  • Only for macOS/iOS
  • Limited user support options
  • Local Models require M-Series Mac
  • iOS Rewriting requires Cloud Models

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Releases 4

Paraspeech v1.7.0 Jul 2, 2026 Current
  • Automatic dictionary correction learning: Paraspeech can now learn from words you fix after dictation
  • More reliable recording start, stop, finalization, clipboard insertion, and saved recordings
  • Clearer local-vs-cloud routing for transcription and rewrites, including privacy-mode handling
  • Better local model state while models are downloading, activating, or unavailable
  • Improved file-drop transcription behavior with clearer local/cloud availability
  • More predictable cleanup and rewrite finalization for emails, selected text, and general dictated text
  • Reworked onboarding for account setup, privacy, model setup, permissions, shortcut testing, and first dictation
  • More reliable checkout, purchase, trial, subscription, lifetime, and account-link recovery
  • Cleaner status overlay states for recording, loading, completion, and setup recovery
  • Stronger diagnostics privacy scrubbing and quieter crash/hang reporting
  • Release reliability improvements across Mac testing, DMG validation, Sparkle automation, and update tracing
Paraspeech v1.6 May 17, 2026
  • iOS app beta included with your subscription
  • Intel Mac support via cloud models + macOS 14 support
  • Pause/resume recordings from the recording pill
  • Major rewrite upgrades for emails, cleanup, follow-ups, tone, recipients, and long dictated drafts
  • Faster cloud transcription and rewrite after recording
  • Faster Japanese and Mandarin dictation with dedicated local models
  • Context-aware rewrite rules for email, chat, selected text, and cleanup
  • Referral program: get 1 month free for every successful referral
  • Reliability fixes across recording, updates, downloads, diagnostics, keyboard flow and startup
Paraspeech v1.5 Feb 22, 2026
  • AI Rewriting in less than two seconds
  • Faster & more accurate transcription models (including new high-precision options)
  • 100+ supported languages
  • One-step automatic translation to English
  • App-specific rules (email formatting, code-friendly output, auto-send, etc.)
  • Revamped UI (faster mic access, improved history view)
  • New stats view with shareable usage card
  • Completely new audio engine for reliability
Initial release October 13, 2025
Initial release of Paraspeech.

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Presh Dineshkumar Dec 2, 2025 v@ initial release

been using this for the past month, highly recommend!

Samik Choudhury Oct 13, 2025 v@ initial release

the founder is cool, definitely a recommendation if you have personal requests and grow the app along with you.

FAQ 12

What is Paraspeech?
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Paraspeech is private speech-to-text for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Speak naturally, and turn your voice into text faster than typing.
How does I use Paraspeech?
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On Mac, hold your shortcut, speak, and release. Your words appear wherever your cursor is. On iOS, use Paraspeech on iPhone or iPad for fast mobile dictation.
Does Paraspeech work offline?
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Yes for local features after setup. The initial model download needs internet, and cloud-backed features need internet, but local transcription and local rewriting can run offline.
Is my voice data private?
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Yes. Paraspeech is local-first. Local transcription and rewriting stay on your device, and Paraspeech does not silently upload your audio or text.
Does Paraspeech work on iOS?
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Yes. Paraspeech is now available for iPhone and iPad, with private on-device speech-to-text for mobile writing.
Which apps does Paraspeech work with?
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On Mac, Paraspeech works system-wide in email, browsers, docs, chat apps, editors, and more. No plugins needed.
What is AI Rewriting?
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AI Rewriting cleans up dictated text and can turn rough speech into clearer emails, notes, messages, or polished writing.
Can I try Paraspeech for free?
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Yes. Paraspeech includes free transcriptions so you can try it before choosing a plan.
Is Paraspeech a subscription?
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You can choose. Paraspeech has monthly and yearly plans, plus lifetime licenses if you prefer a one-time purchase.
Can I use Paraspeech on multiple devices?
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Yes. Subscriptions work across your Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Lifetime licenses are device-based.
What languages does Paraspeech support?
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Paraspeech supports fast local dictation for major languages and a broader multilingual model for 100+ languages.
Will Paraspeech slow down my device?
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No in normal use. Paraspeech only does heavy work while transcribing or rewriting, and it is optimized for modern Apple devices.
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