Loqua
Loqua is a context-aware AI voice typing and dictation application for Mac and Windows. It is designed to turn speech into polished text, aiming to understand intended meaning rather than only literal words. The product can be invoked with a keyboard shortcut from any text field so users can dictate directly into applications such as Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Notion, Slack, Gmail, VS Code, Terminal, Microsoft Teams, and others. According to its homepage, Loqua supports voice-driven work beyond dictation: users can get instant answers from screenshots, add events, open pages, and edit text without leaving their current application. The marketing highlights speed advantages over typing, citing a comparison of 220 words per minute for Loqua dictation versus 45 words per minute for traditional keyboard input, and claims users can save up to three hours per day. Loqua is distributed as a desktop app for macOS and Windows. The homepage advertises a 14-day free trial, and the product received a Product Hunt daily award. The site also lists a TTS page and separate pricing, blog, use cases, FAQ, and download sections, indicating an active product with supporting resources.
- Category
- Dictation
- Pricing
- Free
Problem solved
Typing is slower than speaking for many people, and traditional dictation tools often produce raw transcripts that require heavy editing or fail to capture context. Loqua addresses this by providing context-aware voice typing that turns natural speech into polished text and inserts it directly into the active application through a global shortcut. It also aims to reduce app switching by allowing screenshot-based questions and voice commands for common actions.
Use cases
- Drafting emails and chat messages in Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Teams, or Discord by voice
- Writing documents and notes in Google Docs, Word, Notion, Obsidian, or OneNote
- Dictating code comments, terminal commands, or issue descriptions in VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, Terminal, GitHub, or GitLab
- Taking notes or capturing ideas without interrupting the current workflow
- Asking questions about screenshots and getting instant answers
- Adding calendar events, opening pages, and editing text with voice commands
- Reducing repetitive typing for knowledge workers who write throughout the day
Audience
- Developers
- Business Users
- Content Creators
- Product Managers
- Hobbyists
Pros
- Context-aware dictation aims to produce polished text rather than raw transcripts.
- Global shortcut works across many common apps, including Docs, Slack, Notion, VS Code, and Terminal.
- Combines voice typing with screenshot Q&A and voice actions.
- Available for both Mac and Windows desktop platforms.
- Marketed speed of 220 wpm and potential time savings of up to three hours per day.
Cons
- Only macOS and Windows desktop apps are listed; no Linux or mobile versions are mentioned.
- No public GitHub repository or self-hosting option is provided.
- Requires microphone and likely screen/accessibility permissions for global control and screenshot features.
- Dictation accuracy can depend on microphone quality and ambient noise.
- Pricing and plan limits beyond the 14-day trial are not fully detailed on the homepage.
Official website: https://www.theloqua.ai/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/loqua