Never Type Again
Your Voice, Instantly Typed
NEVER PAY for voice-to-text software. FluidVoice is the fastest free speech recognition app for Mac, transforming your voice into text instantly with NVIDIA's AI model. Complete privacy with local processing - no cloud required.
5,000+ downloads and counting
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See FluidVoice in action
Short demos and UI previews of command mode, write mode, and history.
40 words per minute
Average typing speed - slow and tedious.
150 words per minute
Average speaking speed - effortlessly fast and accurate.
Loved by thousands of users
See what our community is saying about Fluid
"Thank you for making it free, forever! Hope to see it support more languages soon!"
"Very nice! I imagine monetization in future might be easier cause you're being distributed for free. Smart plan. Hoping you get a big following and base!"
"Thanks for making it open source"
"Thank you so much. It works fine in German by the way (Tahoe, Mac Mini M2 Pro, external mic). This opens a host of new possibilities for interacting with my Mac while avoiding typing, which I'm very slow at. I am really excited. No AI post-processing yet for me."
"Wow, impressive. I stumbled while dictating and the transcriber caught it and output the word I had intended to say!"
"This is a really impressive app, speedy and accurate. It's just as good as Wispr Flow in my testing"
"This is unbelievably slick. Congrats, and well done."
"Solid product! and super cool of you to make it open source :)"
"I just did a quick test in French using dictation and also tried transcribing a video — both worked very well."
"Love the project. Thanks for building this!"
"Having been one of the early users, I want to say thank you and amazing job!"
"All the best of success with this. Congrats :)"
"Thank you for making it free, forever! Hope to see it support more languages soon!"
"Very nice! I imagine monetization in future might be easier cause you're being distributed for free. Smart plan. Hoping you get a big following and base!"
"Thanks for making it open source"
"Thank you so much. It works fine in German by the way (Tahoe, Mac Mini M2 Pro, external mic). This opens a host of new possibilities for interacting with my Mac while avoiding typing, which I'm very slow at. I am really excited. No AI post-processing yet for me."
"Wow, impressive. I stumbled while dictating and the transcriber caught it and output the word I had intended to say!"
"This is a really impressive app, speedy and accurate. It's just as good as Wispr Flow in my testing"
"This is unbelievably slick. Congrats, and well done."
"Solid product! and super cool of you to make it open source :)"
"I just did a quick test in French using dictation and also tried transcribing a video — both worked very well."
"Love the project. Thanks for building this!"
"Having been one of the early users, I want to say thank you and amazing job!"
"All the best of success with this. Congrats :)"
Why Choose Fluid?
Advanced features that put you in control
Privacy Guaranteed
No data leaves your computer. Everything processes locally on your Mac with complete privacy. Never pay for cloud processing.
Lightning Fast
Lightning-fast transcription with zero delay. Speak and watch your words appear instantly on-screen.
AI Post-Processing
Optional context-based AI enhancement for better accuracy and natural language formatting.
Input Directly Into Any App
No more switching apps! Speak directly into any text field - emails, documents, code, chat. Fluid works everywhere you type.
Supports 25+ Languages
Transcribe speech in over 25 languages with high accuracy. Perfect for international users and multilingual workflows.
Optimized Performance
Optimized for modern hardware with incredible performance and minimal resource usage.
Fully Open Source
Apache 2.0 license. Built on FluidAudio SDK. Inspect the code, contribute improvements, or build your own version. No subscriptions, ever.
Command Mode
Take actions using voice commands. Control your Mac and applications hands-free with natural language instructions.
Write Mode
Modify any text using voice dictation. Edit documents, compose emails, and write code effortlessly with speech-to-text.
Unprecedented Performance
Advanced AI technology for real-time voice transcription
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Fluid voice-to-text for Mac
Is Fluid really free? No subscription required?
Yes! Fluid is completely free forever with no subscription fees. Unlike other voice-to-text apps that charge monthly fees, Fluid processes everything locally on your Mac with no ongoing costs.
How does Fluid compare to Spokenly or other speech recognition software?
Unlike Spokenly which offers a free tier but charges $7.99/month for Pro features, Fluid is completely free forever with no subscription model. Both process locally for privacy, but Fluid offers faster processing (3,380x real-time factor) and is fully open source with no paid tiers.
What languages does Fluid support for voice typing?
Fluid supports over 25 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and many more. Perfect for multilingual users and international workflows.
Can I use Fluid for coding and programming?
Absolutely! Fluid works with any text input field, making it perfect for dictating code, comments, documentation, and even terminal commands. Many developers use it to reduce typing strain.
Does Fluid work offline without internet?
Yes! Fluid processes all speech recognition locally on your Mac using NVIDIA's Parakeet model. No internet connection required, ensuring complete privacy and reliability even without Wi‑Fi.
What Mac requirements does Fluid need?
Fluid requires macOS 12.0 or later and works on both Intel Macs and Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4). Apple Silicon Macs use NVIDIA Parakeet with CoreML and Metal acceleration for ultra-fast processing, while Intel Macs use OpenAI Whisper for accurate transcription.
How does Fluid compare to Wispr Flow?
While Wispr Flow is excellent software, Fluid stands out as completely free and open source with no subscription fees. Both offer local processing for privacy, but Fluid uses NVIDIA Parakeet on Apple Silicon for ultra-fast transcription (3,380x real-time) and supports 25+ languages. Wispr Flow costs $8/month after trial, while Fluid is free forever.
Does Fluid support OpenAI Whisper models?
Yes! Fluid uses OpenAI Whisper for Intel Macs, providing accurate and reliable transcription. For Apple Silicon Macs (M1/M2/M3/M4), Fluid defaults to NVIDIA Parakeet which offers faster real-time performance with CoreML and Metal acceleration.
How does CoreML and Metal acceleration improve performance?
On Apple Silicon Macs, Fluid leverages CoreML for neural network acceleration and Metal for GPU computing. This enables ultra-low latency transcription (under 100ms), minimal battery usage, and real-time processing without cloud dependency. Intel Macs use optimized Whisper processing for reliable performance.
Does Fluid work with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and other apps?
Yes! Fluid works system-wide with any Mac application that accepts text input including Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Notion, Slack, VS Code, Terminal, and more. The global hotkey makes it instantly accessible from any app.
What makes Fluid's local dictation more private than cloud services?
Unlike cloud-based services (Google, Microsoft), Fluid processes all audio locally on your Mac. Your voice data never leaves your device, isn't stored on external servers, and can't be accessed by third parties. Perfect for confidential work, medical dictation, legal documents, and privacy-conscious users.