Smart hotkey control
Tap to toggle, hold for push‑to‑talk, or double‑tap to avoid accidents. Customize any shortcut.
Features
Everything you need to speak, write, and stay private.
oto turns your voice into text instantly on your Mac. Local-first, lightning-fast, and built for professionals.
Top-line highlights
- 100% offline, zero data collection
- Smart hotkeys that adapt to you
- Auto-paste into any app
- Full history with playback
- Three local engines: Whisper, Parakeet v3, Apple SpeechAnalyzer
Built for Real Work.
Eight core features from the showcase, distilled for daily use.
Three local engines
Whisper (Tiny to Large‑v3), Parakeet v3, and Apple SpeechAnalyzer (macOS 26+). Pick your speed‑accuracy balance.
100+ languages
Automatic detection, quick recent languages, and optional English translation output.
Auto‑paste workflow
Clipboard first, then optional auto‑paste at your cursor with a clean ready indicator.
Private by default
100% offline transcription, zero telemetry, and no account required.
History + playback
Search transcripts, replay audio, export text, and recover interrupted sessions.
File transcription
Transcribe existing WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, or MOV files locally.
AI enhancement (optional)
Use local enhancement via Ollama or BYOK with Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini.
The fast path from speech to text.
A workflow you can learn in 30 seconds, then forget about forever.
Step 01
Press your hotkey
Global shortcuts work anywhere on your Mac—no app switching required.
Step 02
Speak naturally
oto listens, adapts, and handles multilingual input automatically.
Step 03
Stop to finish
Tap again or release to end. Transcription is immediate.
Step 04
Paste instantly
Your text lands at the cursor, ready to send or edit.
Transcription engines
- Whisper models from Tiny to Large‑v3 — 100+ languages
- Only engine that translates to English
- Parakeet v3 — fast with solid accuracy, 25 languages
- Apple SpeechAnalyzer (macOS 26+) — 55% faster than Whisper
Privacy + security
- All audio processed locally on device
- No analytics, telemetry, or crash reporting
- Optional enhancements send text only
- API keys stored in macOS Keychain
Productivity tracking
- Words spoken and total recordings
- Speaking speed (WPM)
- Keystrokes saved + time saved metrics
- Detailed session dashboard
Performance you can feel.
Designed for speed, stability, and modern macOS polish.
Hotkey response
<200ms activation with responsive visual feedback.
60fps animations
Waveforms, ready states, and transitions stay buttery smooth.
Low footprint
~50–100MB typical memory usage and near‑zero idle CPU.
Universal binary
Apple Silicon + Intel support on macOS 14 and later.
Accessible by design.
oto supports VoiceOver, keyboard navigation, and reduced motion settings out of the box.
VoiceOver ready
Every control is labeled and announces state changes clearly.
Keyboard first
Full tab navigation, arrow support, and accessible toggles.
Reduced motion
Animations respect system settings without losing feedback.
Assistive tech support
Voice Control, Switch Control, and accessibility‑friendly auto‑paste.
Own Your Voice for $8.
FOUNDER'S PRICING
$8 once
Regular price: $30
Download on Mac App Store
- ✓ 14-day refund guarantee through Apple
- ✓ Family Sharing — share with up to 5 people
- ✓ Free lifetime updates
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Founder pricing won't last. Regular price: $30.