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Turn Your Voice Into Text, Instantly

Speech Buddy is a lightning-fast, completely private speech-to-text app for macOS and Windows. No cloud. No account. No data ever leaves your Mac.

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macOS 10.13+ · Windows 10+ · Apple Silicon & Intel · ~16 MB download

Speech Buddy

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Meeting notes: We agreed to launch the new feature by Friday. Sarah will handle the design review and Mike will complete the backend integration by Wednesday.

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Languages Supported

100%

Offline & Private

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Transcription Speed

Free Forever

Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

Powerful speech-to-text that respects your privacy and works without internet.

Completely Private

Your voice never leaves your computer. No cloud processing, no accounts, no data collection. Everything runs locally on your Mac.

Lightning Fast

State-of-the-art AI model delivers near-instant transcription. Speak naturally and see your words appear in under a second.

25+ Languages

Speak in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and 20+ more languages. Automatic language detection included.

Works Offline

No internet required after initial setup. Perfect for airplanes, remote areas, or anywhere you want to work without connectivity.

Auto Clipboard

Transcribed text is automatically copied to your clipboard and can be pasted directly into any app. One shortcut does it all.

Smart Formatting

AI-powered post-processing cleans up your text with proper punctuation, capitalization, and formatting automatically.

Up and Running
In 60 Seconds

No accounts, no configuration, no hassle.

Download & Install

Download the DMG, drag Speech Buddy to Applications. That's it. The AI model downloads automatically on first launch (~478 MB).

Grant Permissions

Allow microphone access and accessibility permissions. Speech Buddy needs these to listen and type for you. One-time setup.

Press & Speak

Hit the keyboard shortcut, speak naturally, and watch your words appear. Text is auto-copied to clipboard and pasted where you need it.

Your Privacy Is
Non-Negotiable

We don't just promise privacy - we engineered it. Speech Buddy processes everything on your Mac. There are no servers to hack because we don't have any.

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Zero Data Collection

We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your audio or text data. Period. No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking.

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100% Local Processing

The AI model runs entirely on your Mac using your CPU/GPU. Your voice is processed locally and never leaves your device.

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No Internet Required

After the one-time model download, Speech Buddy works completely offline. Disconnect your WiFi - it still works perfectly.

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Perfect For
Every Workflow

Writers & Bloggers

Draft articles, blog posts, and stories by speaking naturally. Overcome writer's block by talking through your ideas.

Developers

Write commit messages, documentation, code comments, and Slack messages without switching from your keyboard.

Students & Researchers

Transcribe lecture notes, dictate research summaries, and capture ideas on the fly while studying.

Professionals

Dictate emails, meeting notes, and reports. Save hours of typing every week with accurate voice-to-text.

Why Choose
Speech Buddy?

See how Speech Buddy compares to expensive cloud-based alternatives.

	Speech Buddy	Wispr Flow
Price	Free Forever	$8-24/month per user
Privacy	100% Local - Zero data sent	Cloud-processed
Works Offline	Fully offline	Requires internet
Account Required	No account needed	Account + credit card
Usage Limits	Unlimited - it's your computer	Limited by plan tier

Built by
A Human Who Cares

Yash Chourasiya

AI Founder & Privacy Advocate

Hey, I'm Yash - an AI founder and a massive AI enthusiast who got sick and tired of paying $20/month just to talk to my own computer. Seriously, why should I rent access to a microphone feature that sends my private conversations to someone else's cloud?

I'm obsessive about my data and privacy. I don't want some company storing recordings of me rambling about my grocery list or dictating sensitive work emails. So I built Speech Buddy - a tool that does everything locally, costs nothing, and keeps your voice exactly where it belongs: on your machine.

This is my gift to everyone who feels the same way. No catch, no upsell, no "free tier with limits." Just download it, use it, and own your words. If AI is going to change how we interact with computers, it should work for us - not profit off us.

Stop Paying.
Start Saving.

Other tools charge per user, per month, with word limits. Speech Buddy is free - forever.

Per User

Not $8, not $24. Zero.

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Unlimited Words

No caps, no throttling

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Unlimited Users

No per-seat pricing

$2,880+

Saved Per Year

vs. $24/mo × 10 users

Ready to Type
With Your Voice?

Download Speech Buddy for free and start transcribing in under a minute. No account required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Speech Buddy really free?

Yes, Speech Buddy is completely free to download and use. There are no subscriptions, no premium tiers, and no hidden costs.

Does it work without internet?

Yes! After the one-time AI model download (~478 MB on first launch), Speech Buddy works completely offline. You can disconnect from the internet and it will continue working perfectly.

Is my voice data private?

Absolutely. All speech processing happens locally on your Mac. Your audio never leaves your device. We don't have servers, we don't collect data, and we can't access your recordings even if we wanted to.

What languages are supported?

Speech Buddy supports 25+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, and many more.

Will it work on my Mac?

Speech Buddy works on macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and newer, on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs. Apple Silicon Macs will see the best performance.