Dictation into any text field
SpeechPulse supports real-time speech recognition and can type into text inputs across editors, browsers, and office apps.
SpeechPulse
BeanspruchenSpeechPulse is a speech recognition and translation app for Windows and macOS with live dictation, offline transcription, multilingual input, and subtitle generation.
Overview
SpeechPulse is a speech recognition and translation app for dictation on Windows and macOS. It is designed to put speech into any text input area, including text editors, web browsers, and office applications, while also supporting file-based transcription and subtitle generation.
The product combines live dictation features such as real-time recognition, push-to-talk hotkeys, and automatic speech input with offline processing for privacy-sensitive use cases. It also adds multilingual support, English translation, and AI-assisted text cleanup for grammar, spelling, summarization, and formatting.
Features
Local processing for privacy
The app supports offline speech recognition so voice data stays on the local machine, which is useful for privacy-sensitive work.
Multilingual transcription and translation
SpeechPulse supports transcription in 99 languages and includes English translation support.
Automatic and manual punctuation
Users can choose automatic punctuation or manually dictate punctuation marks in supported modes.
File transcription, diarization, and subtitles
SpeechPulse can transcribe audio files, apply speaker diarization, and generate subtitles with accurate timestamps in SRT or VTT.
AI-assisted text cleanup
The app supports AI templates and LLM APIs for grammar correction, spelling, summarization, and formatting output for notes or email.
Use Cases
Hands-free everyday dictation
Use SpeechPulse to dictate directly into documents, emails, browser forms, or office apps when you want speech to replace manual typing.
Private local transcription
Use the offline speech recognition mode when you need voice data to stay on the device for privacy-sensitive notes, drafts, or internal work.
Recorded audio and subtitle prep
Use the audio file mode to turn recordings into text, identify speakers with diarization, and export subtitle files for media workflows.
Multilingual transcription workflows
Use multilingual transcription and English translation when you work across languages or need a transcript you can revise in a single output language.
Post-dictation text cleanup
Use AI templates and LLM APIs to clean up dictated text by fixing punctuation, grammar, spelling, or formatting for emails and notes.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Works across text editors, web browsers, and office applications rather than being limited to one target app.
- Supports offline speech recognition, which keeps voice and text data on the local machine.
- Covers both live dictation and file-based transcription, including diarization and subtitles.
- Offers broad language support, with 99 languages listed for transcription and separate English translation support.
- Includes punctuation control and AI-assisted cleanup features for editing output after dictation.
Cons
- The pricing page currently returns 404, so published plan details are not available from the site.
- The Windows download notes that real-time processing mode and Type mode do not currently support Windows 11 Notepad.
- The macOS build is limited to Apple silicon Macs and does not support Intel Macs.
FAQ
Where can I use SpeechPulse for dictation?
SpeechPulse can type into text editors, web browsers, office applications, and other text input areas. The site also notes support for real-time speech recognition, push-to-talk hotkeys, and automatic speech input.
Does SpeechPulse have a free trial or published pricing?
The download page states that SpeechPulse offers a 30-day free trial. The site also references a one-time price in a testimonial, but no pricing page is currently available because the pricing URL returns 404.
What languages does SpeechPulse support?
SpeechPulse supports transcription in 99 languages and lists many supported languages on its languages page. The site also says it supports English translation.
Can SpeechPulse handle recorded audio or subtitle output?
Yes. SpeechPulse can transcribe audio files, supports speaker diarization, and can generate subtitles with timestamps in SRT and VTT formats.
What platforms does SpeechPulse support?
The download page says SpeechPulse runs on Windows 10/11 64-bit and macOS on Apple silicon. It also notes that Intel Macs are not supported.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Speech recognition and translation
- Platforms
- Windows 10/11 64-bit and macOS on Apple silicon
- Languages
- 99 transcription languages listed; English translation supported
- Trial
- 30-day free trial
- Output formats
- SRT and VTT subtitles
- Website
- speechpulse.com