FluidVoice for Mac
Open-source, system-wide dictation powered by local AI models.
by FluidVoice
Free download · macOS · Updated
- 1.8K Ratings
- 4.6
- Price
- Free 100% free
- Category Audio
- Developer FluidVoice
- License
- OSS Open Source
- Platform macOS
What FluidVoice Does
System-wide dictation
Speak and insert text into any app on your Mac.
Local AI models
Speech recognition runs on your device for privacy.
Automatic formatting
Punctuation and formatting are applied for you.
Tone adaptation
Output can adapt to the style of what you are writing.
Open source
Free with public source code.
Lightweight
Stays out of the way until you need it.
About FluidVoice for Mac
FluidVoice is a free, open-source dictation app for Mac that turns speech into text in any application. It runs AI models locally, so your voice stays on your computer.
Text is formatted automatically, and the app can adapt its output to the tone of what you are writing — from quick messages to longer notes.
If you want voice typing without subscriptions or sending audio to the cloud, FluidVoice is an excellent open-source option.
User Reviews
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What we like about FluidVoice
Free and open
Editors’ note
Voice typing without a subscription.
Private dictation
Editors’ note
Local models keep your voice on your Mac.
Works everywhere
Editors’ note
Dictate into any app with one shortcut.
How to Dictate with FluidVoice
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1
Install & allow access
Grant microphone and accessibility permissions.
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2
Pick a model
Download a local speech model the first time.
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3
Start dictating
Use the shortcut in any app and speak.
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4
Review
Stop recording — the formatted text appears at your cursor.
How to Download & Install FluidVoice on Mac
- Download — tap Free Download to get the FluidVoice installer.
- Open — double-click the downloaded ZIP or DMG in your Downloads folder.
- Install — drag FluidVoice into the Applications folder.
- Launch — if macOS warns you on first launch, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
Is FluidVoice Safe?
Yes — FluidVoice is a safe app for Mac. It is open source and processes speech with local models, so your audio stays on your device.
We never repack or modify installers. You can verify this page and its download yourself with independent security scanners:
- Open-source and free
- Speech processed locally
- No ads or bundled extras
Information
- Developer
- FluidVoice
- Category
- Audio & Dictation
- Price
- Free
- License
- Open Source
- Compatibility
- macOS
- User rating
- 4.6 out of 5 (1.8K ratings)
FluidVoice FAQ
Yes. FluidVoice is free and open source.
It is built around local AI models, so speech is processed on your Mac.
Yes. It inserts text system-wide wherever your cursor is.
Yes. See the safety check above for VirusTotal and Google Safe Browsing reports.
