AI · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Kivo

Free on device dictation for any Mac app and AI agent

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 3 we have checked on their own sites, 2 of them free or with a free tier.

1
Openbroca▲96
Lightweight AI dictation for Mac that sounds like you
Oct 2026 · openbroca.com · its alternatives →
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Halofrom $9.99/mo▲71
Notifications, dictation and AI agents in your Mac's notch
Oct 2026 · halo-mac.com · its alternatives →
3
Shall We Talk▲62
Voice dictation that saves transcriptions on iPhone and Mac
Sep 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
4
Kiwi▲114
A proactive AI assistant that texts you before you ask
20d ago · heykiwi.co · its alternatives →
5
Zumbo▲66
Open source local AI voice-to-text for Mac for private STT
Sep 2026 · zumbo.app · its alternatives →
6
ClawCallfree tier, from $8.99/mo▲74
Your AI agent's phone to dial, hold, and reports back
Oct 2026 · clawcall.dev · its alternatives →
7
Sayonic▲71
A voice assistant in your Mac's notch that does the task
Sep 2026 · sayonic.app · its alternatives →
8
Speek▲75
A voice assistant that lives in your Mac's notch
Sep 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
9
Awakado▲79
Keep your Mac awake while your AI agents work
Oct 2026 · awakado.noodledragon.studio · its alternatives →
10
Naseemfree tier, from $79/mo▲76
A native AI agent that does real work on your Mac
Aug 2026 · ayman3000.github.io · its alternatives →
11
Smart Dictation▲90
Multilingual transcription & translation for Mac
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
12
Boltbar▲67
Spotlight-style AI chat for your Mac
17d ago · juanluis.me · its alternatives →
13
Codictate▲72
I've built an AI dictation tool (like many others), but this time I have taken the time to benchmark all of the 34 models that we provide, so users can actually make a qualified choice on what model should be the daily driver. The best is that it's open source, so if you think we can improve something, please come and help out.
Apr 2026 · codictate.app · its alternatives →
14
Najva▲147
Your free AI-powered voice assistant for Mac
2024 · bardiakhosravi.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
15
Gojo▲67
Local dictation and everyday Mac tools in your notch
Sep 2026 · trygojo.com · its alternatives →
16
Dictantor▲131
Record meetings and transcribe privately on Apple devices
Sep 2026 · dictantor.app · its alternatives →
17
Koi▲71
Mac assistant that is a dictation app + meeting notetaker
23d ago · koiscribe.com · its alternatives →
18
openring▲66
Open-source voice AI agents with no platform fee
4d ago · github.com · its alternatives →
19
Convo▲133
I made a macOS app called Convo that listens to your conversation and shows a live summary + suggested actions on your screen. Just launched in public beta!
2025 · itsconvo.com · its alternatives →
20
Appto▲81
An iOS app factory that runs on your own AI subscription
Oct 2026 · appto.store · its alternatives →
21
Zavi AI - Voice to Action OS ▲152
Voice that types, edits, sees and takes action in every app.
Feb 2026 · zavivoice.com · its alternatives →
22
Yubi▲64
Talk to your Mac and let Yubi do the typing
Oct 2026 · yubichan.ai · its alternatives →
23
Control My Mac▲62
A shortcut deck for every Mac app, on your iPhone or iPad
Sep 2026 · controlmymac.com · its alternatives →
24
Loqui▲94
Turns your voice into ready-to-send text in any Mac app
20d ago · loquime.com · its alternatives →

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Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →