OmniSide
Spokenly is an AI-powered dictation application for macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS. It allows users to dictate text into any application using a global shortcut, with words appearing at the cursor. It supports both local offline models (Whisper, Parakeet) and cloud models via user-provided API keys or the Pro subscription. The app emphasizes privacy with a local-only mode that blocks all network requests, ensuring voice data never leaves the device. It supports over 100 languages with automatic language detection and can handle mixed-language dictation. Additional features include AI text cleanup to fix grammar and remove filler words, streaming transcription for real-time feedback, and a searchable, exportable history. Spokenly integrates with coding agents like Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, and Cursor, allowing developers to dictate prompts. It offers a free tier with local models and bring-your-own-API-key option, and a Pro plan with high-accuracy cloud models, cross-device sync, and AI polish for $8.33/month billed annually.
- Category
- LLM
- Pricing
- Freemium
Problem solved
Speeds up text input by converting speech to text accurately across many apps, reducing reliance on typing and improving productivity, especially for those with typing difficulties or needing hands-free operation.
Use cases
- Dictating emails and documents in any app
- Writing code prompts or comments in IDEs
- Taking notes during meetings or lectures
- Transcribing voice memos and ideas quickly
- Controlling coding agents with voice commands
- Multilingual dictation with automatic language switching
Audience
- Developers
- Content Creators
- Business Users
- Hobbyists
Pros
- Free local models with unlimited use
- Privacy-first design with offline mode
- Supports 100+ languages and code-switching
- AI text cleanup and formatting
- Integrates with coding agents and MCP server
Cons
- High-accuracy cloud models require Pro subscription
- No Android support (iOS only for mobile)
- Local models may be less accurate than cloud
- Pro pricing is annual only ($99.99/year)
- Requires installation and setup on each device
Official website: https://spokenly.app/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/omniside