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Dictro is a private AI dictation app for Mac that turns speech into polished text in any standard Mac text field, with optional cloud Fast Mode and local history.

Dictro

Overview

Dictro is a private AI dictation app for Mac that turns spoken notes into cleaned-up text in whatever app you are already using. It is built for Apple Silicon Macs and is designed to place the final sentence directly at the cursor instead of sending you to a separate transcript editor.

The default workflow is on-device: Dictro listens while you hold Right Option, transcribes the recording locally, removes filler and rough phrasing, and pastes the polished result into the active text field. A separate Fast Mode can use cloud processing when you choose it, but the core experience is built around local dictation, offline use, and transcript history that stays on your Mac if you enable it.

Core features

One-key system-wide launch

Hold Right Option anywhere on macOS to start dictation without opening a separate recorder or app window.

Local cleanup pass

Dictro transcribes speech and then removes filler, false starts, and mid-sentence corrections before inserting the result at your cursor.

Private on-device processing

In on-device mode, audio capture, speech recognition, and refinement stay on your Apple Silicon Mac and continue working without Wi-Fi.

Types into the active app

The app works in standard text fields across Mail, Slack, Notion, browsers, terminals, and code editors, so you can dictate where you already write.

Local transcript notes

You can optionally keep a private transcript history on your Mac for search and reuse, and it is off by default.

Personalization controls

Dictro supports custom words and app-aware writing preferences, which helps with names, jargon, and recurring writing style choices.

Common use cases

  • Everyday writing in Mac apps

    Draft emails, messages, and notes faster by speaking naturally and letting Dictro clean up the first pass before it lands in the text field.

  • Private and offline dictation

    Use Dictro when you want local processing for sensitive speech or need dictation to keep working with Wi-Fi off, on a plane, or on a restricted network.

  • Freeform drafting and edits

    Capture longer or messier thoughts for documents, prompts, or issue descriptions without stopping to dictate perfect punctuation or wording.

  • Local transcript reference

    Store past dictations locally when you want a searchable private note history for reuse, instead of treating dictation as one-time input only.

  • Personalized dictation for repeat work

    Set custom words and writing preferences for recurring names, jargon, and app-specific style needs in your regular Mac workflow.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Works system-wide in standard text fields across many Mac apps.
  • Default on-device mode keeps audio and transcripts local to your Mac.
  • The cleanup pass can turn rough speech into more readable prose before insertion.
  • Supports offline use when Wi-Fi is off.
  • Free tier is available without a payment card, according to the site.

Cons

  • Only English is supported at the moment.
  • It is a Mac app today, with Windows listed as coming later.
  • Some features, such as Fast Mode and transcript history, are optional rather than always on.

FAQ

Does Dictro work in every Mac app?

Dictro is designed to work in standard editable text fields on Mac, including Mail, Slack, Notion, browsers, terminals, and code editors. Secure password fields and apps that block accessibility input are excluded.

Does my audio leave my Mac?

No. In the default on-device mode, audio capture, speech recognition, and language cleanup run locally on your Apple Silicon Mac, and the finished text is placed directly into the field you were already using.

What Macs are supported?

Dictro is available now for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 15 or later. The site says Windows support is coming later.

Is Dictro free?

The free plan includes up to 10,000 dictated words per week, the full on-device pipeline, and system-wide dictation. A Pro plan is listed at $10 per month with unlimited on-device words, premium fast formatting, and priority support.

Can Dictro save past transcripts or use cloud processing?

Dictro starts with on-device mode as the default. An optional Fast Mode can use cloud processing when you deliberately enable it, and transcript history is off by default unless you turn it on.

Quick Facts

Category
Productivity / AI dictation
Platform
macOS on Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer)
Launch state
Available now on Mac; Windows coming soon
Primary workflow
Hold Right Option, speak, release, and paste polished text at the cursor
Privacy model
On-device by default, with optional cloud Fast Mode
Pricing shape
Free plan plus Pro plan at $10/month

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