The dictation app for Mac that respects you
Local-first, private, BYOK-friendly, and a one-time price — the things that make a dictation app worth keeping.
Shopping for a dictation app for Mac? Here's what sets Ultra Whisper apart: it runs on your device, doesn't mark up cloud usage, and can be bought once.
What to look for
Private by default
On-device Whisper means no uploads and no account — cloud is opt-in with your own key.
No usage bills
Bring your own keys for cloud models; you pay providers directly, at cost.
Buy once, own it
A one-time $39 lifetime option with free updates, or $4.99/month if you prefer.
How it works
- 1
Press your hotkey
Tap a single key from any app to start recording — there's no window to open.
- 2
Speak naturally
Ultra Whisper transcribes on your Mac, and optionally cleans up the text with an LLM.
- 3
It's pasted for you
Your finished text lands in the frontmost app, ready to send.
Try it risk-free
14-day unconditional refund on your first purchase. Download for macOS 14 or later.