OWN YOUR
VOICE AGAIN.
Voice-to-text for Mac. 100% offline. No subscriptions.
When Did We Agree to Rent Our Voices?
"Your Voice Isn't a Service."
Stop renting it.
One month of the competition buys oto forever.
$8. Once. Done.
See It Work.
Powerful features. Zero setup. Works in every app on your Mac.
"so basically what i was thinking is that um we should probably like restructure the whole thing and maybe add some new features to the dashboard"
"I think we should restructure the project and add new features to the dashboard."
Smart Hotkeys
Tap, hold, or double-tap. You choose.
3 Engines
Whisper, Parakeet, and Apple's SpeechAnalyzer. Pick what fits.
100+ Languages
Auto-detection. No manual selection.
Auto-Paste
Text appears right at your cursor.
File Transcription
WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, MOV.
AI Enhancement
Optional cleanup. Or go verbatim.
Speak at 200 words per minute. Type at 40. Do the math.
Works Everywhere
Your Voice Stays on Your Mac.
Not "mostly private." Not "encrypted in transit." 100% local.
We can't see your data even if we wanted to. That's the point.
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Same Engines.
None of the Baggage.
| FEATURE | oto | THEM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8 once | $96+/year |
| Distribution | App Store | Direct Download |
| Security Review | Verified | Self-Distributed |
| Ownership | Forever | Rented |
| Privacy | 100% Offline | Cloud Uploads |
| Account Required | No | Yes |
Who It's For.
Anyone Who Types on a Mac
If you type, oto makes you faster. Emails, messages, notes, docs — speak it instead. $8 and you never look back.
Developers
Dictate into Cursor, VS Code, or Terminal. Voice-to-code prompts at 200 WPM. Works offline on any network.
Students
Lecture notes in Notion or Google Docs at the speed of speech. Write essays faster. Cheaper than a coffee.
Writers & Professionals
Emails, Slack, Mail, Docs. Speak naturally, get clean text. Auto-paste into any app on your Mac.
Accessibility
RSI, carpal tunnel, or motor challenges. Your voice replaces your keyboard. No fatigue. No pain. Just speak.
Multilingual Speakers
100+ languages with auto-detection. Transcribe or translate to English. Stop translating in your head.
"このプロジェクトにはもっと時間が必要だと思います。"
"I think this project needs more time."
Common Questions
Is it really $8 forever?
Yes. No subscription. No upsells. All features included. Forever. Your purchase includes free lifetime updates.
Does it work offline?
100% offline. No internet required. No audio ever leaves your Mac. No account needed.
What languages does oto support?
100+ languages with automatic detection. Speak in any supported language — oto transcribes or translates to English.
What's the difference between the 3 engines?
Whisper models — Range from tiny to large. Larger models are slower but more accurate, and support more languages. The only engine that translates to English. 100+ languages.
Parakeet v3 — Fast with solid accuracy. Supports 25 languages. No translation — outputs text in whichever language you speak.
Apple SpeechAnalyzer — Apple's new on-device engine (requires macOS 26). Dramatically fast — benchmarks show 55% faster than Whisper. Growing language support with automatic updates.
All three run 100% locally on your Mac. No cloud. No internet required.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, 14-day refunds through Apple. Or try free via TestFlight first.
Does it work with my app?
Works with any app that accepts text — Slack, Mail, Docs, Cursor, ChatGPT, everything. Auto-paste puts text right at your cursor.
Is there a free trial?
Yes! Try oto free via TestFlight before you buy.
What about my privacy?
100% local processing. No cloud uploads. No telemetry. No account. We literally cannot see your data.
Own Your Voice Again.
Download on Mac App Store
- ✓ 14-day refund guarantee through Apple
- ✓ Family Sharing — share with up to 5 people
- ✓ Free lifetime updates
Not sure yet? Try oto free for 14 days via TestFlight. Full app, no limitations. No auto-charges or commitment.
Disregard where it says how many days are left — that's the TestFlight build expiry, not your trial.
Founder pricing won't last. Regular price: $30.