Honest comparison
Speakeasy dictation vs VoiceInk.
speakeasy. is Mac only today (Apple Silicon, macOS 14+). The download won't run on this device.
VoiceInk is genuinely open source (GPLv3) like speakeasy., runs local Whisper models fully offline, and sells the built app as a one-time purchase. It's an honest, privacy-first Mac app — the closest in spirit to this project.
| VoiceInk | speakeasy. | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to build from source · $25–$49 one-time lifetime license | Free source build + your Groq provider costs · $5/mo Standard (12 h) · $9/mo Pro (30 h) |
| Free tier | Free trial; the source itself is free (GPLv3) | 5 successful dictations/week + unlimited Practice (hosted) |
| Open source | Yes — GPLv3, github.com/Beingpax/VoiceInk | Yes — AGPL-3.0 |
| Bring your own key | Yes — optional cloud providers with your own keys | Yes — your own Groq key |
| Platforms | macOS 14.4+ Apple Silicon, iOS | macOS 14+ Apple Silicon only |
| Works offline | Yes — local models on the Neural Engine | No — internet required |
| Cleanup | Yes — per-app AI modes and a personal dictionary | Polish: minimal/balanced/strong, falls back to raw transcript |
Who should pick VoiceInk
- You want offline, on-device transcription on your Mac.
- You prefer a one-time purchase over any subscription.
- You want app-aware modes and a personal dictionary.
Who should pick speakeasy.
- You want hosted convenience too: email sign-in, $5–9/month, automatic updates.
- You already have a Groq key and want cleanup (Polish) tuned for long spoken prompts.
- You want a $5/month hosted option for teammates who won't build from source.
Competitor details checked 2026-09-14 from tryvoiceink.com; check their site for current pricing.
Whichever you pick, speakeasy. needs an ordinary editable text field. If automatic paste isn't available in a field, the widget keeps your text on the clipboard and tells you to paste. See plans.