Vox

Vox

On-device AI dictation for Mac and Windows that never sends audio to the cloud.

Vox is an on-device AI dictation app for Mac and Windows. It uses local models like Whisper or Parakeet for transcription and Apple Intelligence or Gemma 4 for cleanup. No cloud round-trip, no account required, no telemetry. Just press a hotkey, speak, and paste the cleaned text. Works offline after initial model download. Free for personal use; commercial licenses start at $12/seat/mo.

Freemium
$12/seat/mo
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How to use Vox?

1. Download and install Vox on your Mac (Apple Silicon, macOS 14+) or Windows (x64, Windows 10/11). 2. On first launch, the app downloads a transcription model. 3. Press the default hotkey (⌘⌥. on Mac, Ctrl+Alt+. on Windows) and hold it while speaking. 4. Release the hotkey — the cleaned-up text is automatically copied to your clipboard. 5. Press ⌘V (Mac) or Ctrl+V (Windows) to paste the text into any application. Vox supports multiple voice modes that activate based on the active app (e.g., email, chat, code comments). No setup or account needed.

Vox 's Core Features

  • On-device AI dictation using Whisper or Parakeet models
  • Multiple voice modes: General, Email, Chat, Code Comment, Notes
  • Custom modes with user-defined prompts and auto-triggering per app
  • Works completely offline after initial model download
  • No account, no telemetry, no cloud storage of audio
  • Hotkey activation with default keys (rebindable)
  • Vox 's Use Cases

  • Dictating emails in Gmail or Outlook
  • Writing code comments in VS Code or Xcode
  • Taking notes in Notion, Apple Notes, or Obsidian
  • Chatting on Slack, Discord, or iMessage
  • Composing documents without typing
  • Vox 's Pricing

    Personal

    Free

    Personal use

    Commercial

    $12/seat/mo

    For companies with more than one person

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    Most impacted jobs

    Developer
    Writer
    Journalist
    Student
    Executive
    Healthcare professional
    Lawyer

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