Free dictation for Mac
Dictation that runs on your Mac. Every dictation model is free, with no word limit and no account.
Free, like your keyboard
Your keyboard doesn't count your words. Glimpse doesn't either. It works with the wifi off, and your voice stays on your Mac.
Made for Apple Silicon
Speech models run on the Neural Engine. With Parakeet on an M2 Pro, a 9 minute recording takes under 2 seconds. How it got this fast.
More than Apple Dictation
It keeps listening while you think. It learns your names and terms. Everything you say is there to search later. See the comparison.
Your calls, too
A license adds meeting recording with no bot in the call, every speaker labeled, and cleanup on your Mac.
Common questions
Is it free?
Dictation is free with every model, with no word limit. Meetings, files and cleanup are part of a one-time license, $25 for one device, with a 14-day free trial.
Which Macs does it run on?
macOS 14 or later, on Apple Silicon and Intel.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once a model is downloaded, dictation runs entirely on your Mac.
Can I install it with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask glimpse-hq/tap/glimpse.
Try Glimpse
Free dictation, local by default, no subscription. Five minutes to find out if it fits.