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AI · March 2, 2026

FloWords

AI voice-to-text for Mac. Local-first. No subscription.

What it does

FloWords turns your voice into text on macOS. Whisper and Parakeet AI run directly on Apple for fast, private transcription. Need more power? Connect your own cloud API key. Dictate into any app with one global hotkey. Smart Dictionary: learns your terminology. 100+ languages, full transcription history with audio replay. Works offline — no internet required for local models. Built for professionals who dictate daily. 21-day free trial. One-time purchase. No subscription.

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