Stop typing.Start speaking.
Private, instant voice to text for macOS 26. Hold a hotkey to record; AI edits at your cursor.
“um so basically the thing is we need to uh fix the authentication bug”
How it works
Three steps to polished text
Record
Hold the hotkey and speak naturally.
Enhance
AI removes filler words and fixes grammar.
Paste
Polished text appears at your cursor.
Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
On-device transcription
Apple's speech recognition runs entirely on your Mac. No audio leaves your device.
- ●60+ languages and locales.
- ●Fast, real-time results.
- ●Works offline, completely private.
- ●Professional-grade audio processing.
AI enhancement
Turn rough transcripts into clean, formatted text. Connect your preferred AI provider.
- ●OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq.
- ●Custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints.
Instruction sets
Built-in presets for common workflows. Create your own or customize any preset.
- ●Default & Advanced for everyday dictation.
- ●Coding for developers. Email for professionals.
- ●Meeting Notes & Messaging for conversations.
- ●Custom: your prompt, your rules.
Fast punctuation & grammar
Context intelligence
Reads your screen locally to understand names, terms, and context—improving accuracy without sending data anywhere.
- ●Private on-device screen reading.
- ●Active app detection.
- ●Custom vocabulary dictionary.
- ●Find and replace patterns.
- ●Toggle per preset.
Comparison
Beyond basic dictation
macOS Dictation types what you say. OwlSay enhances it.
| Feature | Dictation | OwlSay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic transcription | ||
| AI text enhancement | ||
| Screen context awareness | ||
| Custom instructions | ||
| Multiple AI providers | ||
| Transcription history | ||
| Analytics dashboard | ||
| Custom vocabulary | ||
| Auto-paste at cursor | ||
| Global hotkey | ||
| 60+ languages |
Pricing
Simple, one-time purchase
No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Buy once, use forever.
One-time purchase
- All features included.
- Free updates.
- Email support.
Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
FAQ
Common questions
OwlSay uses Apple's latest speech APIs in macOS 26, enabling higher accuracy and private on-device transcription.
Transcription works without one. For AI enhancement, connect a provider like OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, or run locally with Ollama.
Dictation types what you say. OwlSay enhances the text—fixes grammar, removes filler words, formats lists, and uses context.
Transcription is always on-device. Enhancement uses your chosen provider—only the text is sent, never the audio. Run Ollama locally to keep everything on your Mac.
Yes. Connect any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, including self-hosted or enterprise deployments.
Locally on your Mac via SwiftData. Browse, copy, export, or delete anytime.
Only if you enable it. Screen reading uses Apple's on-device Vision framework to understand names and terms—nothing leaves your Mac, and you can toggle it per preset.
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