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Say a long prompt for Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor instead of typing it. Your words land in the chat box, ready to send.
Voice typing for Mac and Windows. Press option space and speak.
Your words appear at the cursor, in the app you are already using.
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Works in most apps where you can type. No plugins needed.
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OutlookWhat is VocType?
VocType is a voice typing app for Mac and Windows. Press a hotkey, speak, and your words appear at your cursor in the app you are using: Slack, Gmail or your code editor. Plans cost $9 a month or $70 a year, and both start with a free trial.
How voice typing works on your computerThree steps. Zero training.
01
Press the hotkey.
The default is ⌥Space on a Mac and AltSpace on Windows. Press it once to start and again to stop.
02
Speak in the app you are using.
Gmail, Slack, Notion, your code editor or an AI chat. Wherever your cursor is.
03
Your words appear at the cursor.
VocType turns your speech into text in the cloud and pastes it where you were typing.
Speech-to-text features for your computerBuilt for the work you actually do.
Pastes where you type
Works in most apps where you can type: Slack, Notion, your code editor, the browser and native text fields.
Reply to Sam about Friday
Notes for the standup
History
Every successful dictation is saved, so you can find it later and copy it again.
Your speaking language
Pick the language you speak in Settings for the best results.
Crash reports: optional
No ad trackers
We never sell your data. Crash reports help us fix bugs, and you can turn them off in Settings.
Automatic updates
Updates itself
New versions download in the background and install the next time you restart VocType.
Dictation for developers, writers and creatorsMade for how you work.
VocType vs Wispr Flow and Apple DictationWhy people switch.
Looking for a Wispr Flow alternative? VocType costs $70 a year, compared with $144 for Wispr Flow Pro. Here is how these dictation apps for Mac compare.
| Feature | VocType | Wispr Flow | Apple Dictation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac and Windows | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Built into macOS |
| Where speech is turned into text | Cloud | Cloud | Depends on language and settings |
| Free option | No. 30-day free trial on both plans | 2,000 words a week on desktop | Free, built in |
| Monthly price | $9 | $15 | Free |
| Yearly price | $70 | $144 | Free |
Prices in US dollars unless another currency is shown. Sources, from each company's own website: Wispr Flow pricing, checked October 21, 2026; Apple Dictation guide, checked October 21, 2026. Wispr Flow shows its yearly plan as a monthly rate; the yearly price here is 12 times that rate.
Cloud speech-to-text and your privacyClear about your audio.
Your audio goes to our speech-to-text provider over an encrypted connection and comes back as text. We don't sell your data or run ad trackers.
Encrypted in transitNo ad trackersCrash reports: your choice
Settings
Send crash reports
On by default. Reports never include your audio or transcripts.
Voice typing app pricing and free trialPay monthly or yearly.
Launch offer: a 30-day free trial on both plans.
Both plans start with a free trial. We ask for a card up front, and you pay nothing if you cancel before the trial ends.
Pro Monthly
Month to month, cancel anytime
$9USD / month
30-day free trial, then $9 a month
- Works in most apps where you can type
- One hotkey to start and stop
- History of your past dictations
- Choose your speaking language
- Automatic updates
Pro Annual
RecommendedSave 35% compared with monthly
$70USD / year
30-day free trial, then $70 a year (about $5.83 a month)
- Works in most apps where you can type
- One hotkey to start and stop
- History of your past dictations
- Choose your speaking language
- Automatic updates
Prices are in USD. Any tax that applies is added at checkout. Checkout may show the price in your local currency.
7-day money-back guarantee on your first payment. Cancel anytime. Full pricing details
Voice typing FAQCommon questions.
How is VocType different from Wispr Flow?
Both send your recording to the cloud and paste the text where you are typing. VocType costs $9 a month or $70 a year. Wispr Flow Pro costs $15 a month, or $12 a month billed yearly ($144 a year). Wispr Flow also has a free option of 2,000 words a week on desktop, plus apps for phones. Prices checked on October 21, 2026.
How is VocType different from the dictation built into Mac and Windows?
Built-in dictation is free and already on your computer. VocType starts and stops with one hotkey from any app, pastes the finished text at your cursor, and keeps your past dictations in History so you can copy them again.
Is my audio sent to the cloud?
Yes. When you dictate, VocType sends the recording over an encrypted connection to our speech-to-text provider, which returns the text. VocType's servers do not store your audio. We do keep the text of each successful dictation so it appears in your History.
Will it work in Slack, Notion and my code editor?
Yes. VocType pastes the text at your cursor, so it works in most apps where you can type, including Slack, Notion, Gmail, VS Code, Cursor, the terminal and your browser. There are no plugins to install. A few fields block pasting on purpose, such as password boxes.
What hotkey does it use? Can I change it?
The default is Option + Space on a Mac or Alt + Space on Windows. Press it once to start recording and again to stop. You can change it in Settings to F5, F6 or a hotkey you choose.
Why do you need Accessibility permission on a Mac?
macOS requires Accessibility permission for any app that pastes text into another app. Without it, the transcript is saved but never pasted.
What is the refund policy?
If VocType is not for you, email us within 7 days of your first payment for a full refund. Cancelling stops renewal, and you keep access until the end of the period you paid for. Link, our reseller and merchant of record, can also help with refund requests.
What are the system requirements?
You need macOS 13.0 or later on Apple Silicon, or Windows 10 or later on x64, plus an internet connection, because transcription runs in the cloud. The Windows app is a preview. It is not signed yet, so Windows SmartScreen shows a warning the first time you open it.
How does the free trial work?
During our Launch offer, you get a 30-day free trial on both plans. We ask for a card up front. Cancel before the trial ends and you pay nothing. Otherwise, your plan begins and you pay $9 a month or $70 a year.
Why do you ask for a card for the free trial?
It keeps trials for real users, and your dictation carries on without a break when the trial ends. Cancel before then and you pay nothing.
How do I cancel?
Cancel anytime in the app: open Settings, then Account, and click Cancel renewal (or Manage subscription). You can also email support@voctype.com from the address you signed up with. Cancelling stops renewal, and you keep access until the end of the period you paid for.
What will I see on my card statement?
Charges show as LINK.COM* VOCTYPE. Our reseller, Link (Sold through Link, LLC), handles checkout as the merchant of record, so your receipts come from Link. Prices are in USD, and checkout may show them in your local currency.
Download the voice typing app for Mac and WindowsStop typing. Start talking.
Start with a 30-day free trial on both plans. We ask for a card up front. After that, it's $9 a month or $70 a year.
Download for MacDownload for WindowsThe Windows preview is not signed yet, so Windows SmartScreen shows a warning the first time you open it. Click More info, then Run anyway.