FluidVoice
Fast Mac dictation with local cleanup; even the fancy part stays on the machine.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Signed macOS download or Homebrew cask
- Operational Setup
- It requires macOS 15, microphone and Accessibility permissions, and a model download; Intel Macs are limited to the Whisper path.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Transcripts, optional history, recordings, dictionaries, and settings stay on the Mac; API keys use Keychain, and optional cloud cleanup sends text to the selected provider. Exports can be created locally.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- FluidVoice is macOS-only and newer, with fewer proven ready-made dictation modes and less cross-device polish than Superwhisper.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $23.49/mo ($282/yr) in subscriptions
FluidVoice FAQ
Common questions
Is FluidVoice free and open source?+
FluidVoice is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0 that runs on local. Fast Mac dictation with local cleanup; even the fancy part stays on the machine.
What paid software does FluidVoice replace?+
FluidVoice serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, saving up to $23.49/month ($282/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up FluidVoice?+
Installation: Signed macOS download or Homebrew cask. Setup notes: It requires macOS 15, microphone and Accessibility permissions, and a model download; Intel Macs are limited to the Whisper path.
What is the catch or trade-off with FluidVoice?+
FluidVoice is macOS-only and newer, with fewer proven ready-made dictation modes and less cross-device polish than Superwhisper.