Free script timer and video length calculator for creators, podcasters, and presenters
Mac dictation that types exactly what you said
Stage
Startup
Startup
Founded
2025
2026
Based in
PK
US
Pricing model
Free
Free trial
Pricing
Free forever. No signup, no premium tier, all tools included.
Free trial for 14 days, no card required. Then Pro Monthly at $19/month, Pro Annual at $179/year (saving $49 vs monthly), or Pro Lifetime at $499 one-time. Educational discount: 50% off Monthly or Annual with a .edu email address. Cancel anytime.
Key features
Real-time word and character count as you type
Per-paragraph timing breakdown
Export results to TXT, CSV, JSON, and teleprompter formats
Custom speaking speed setting in addition to preset speeds
Works with any language
Hold-to-talk hotkey dictation in Mail, Slack, editors, terminal and browser
Verbatim transcription by default with optional cleanup settings per app
Live partial transcript caption visible while speaking
On-device speech processing on Apple Silicon after model download
Personal dictionary to bias transcription toward names and technical terms
Voice snippets—short trigger words that expand to full text before insertion
Lost-dictation recovery—transcripts and audio preserved if delivery fails
Long-form dictation up to 10 minutes per hold without word limits
Menu-bar native Swift app with no Dock icon or notification popups
Choice of cloud or local transcription with audit log of network activity
What makes it different
Completely free forever with no signup required and no premium tier or hidden features
Supports any language and works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
Multiple speaking speeds optimized for different content types and delivery styles
Industry-standard calculation methods used by professionals and endorsed by major platforms
Verbatim by default—leaves grammar and slang alone, unlike most AI dictation that automatically tidies speech
On-device recognition option on Apple Silicon keeps your speech processing entirely on your Mac
Transparent claims you can verify—signed, notarized, listed frameworks, and audit log visible in the app
Built by one maker as a native Swift app designed to feel natural with the keyboard
Works system-wide in your text fields without floating windows or interruptions
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