Stop typing.
Start talking.
FlowType turns your voice into text instantly, in any app on your Mac. Private local transcription by default, cloud models when you want them. Free for 7 days — then $14.99 once, forever.
Works everywhere in macOS
Dictate into any text field across your Mac — emails, notes, messages, documents, code editors, and more.
Blazing fast transcription
Speak, stop, and watch your words appear on screen. FlowType transcribes fast so you never lose your train of thought.
Pay once, own it forever
Try FlowType free for a full week. When you're ready, it's just $14.99 — one-time, no subscription.
Features
Everything you need to dictate
Simple, powerful, and out of your way. Here's what makes FlowType great.
Instant dictation
Tap the mic or press your hotkey, speak naturally, and stop when you're done. FlowType transcribes your words and types them right where your cursor is.
Custom hotkey
Trigger dictation from anywhere with a customizable shortcut. Press once to start, again to stop.
Default — or set your own
Real-time audio feedback
A sleek floating visualizer with a live waveform confirms your speech is being captured as you speak.
Flexible transcription engines
Run transcription locally with Whisper for complete privacy and offline use, or connect to OpenAI's API for cloud-powered accuracy.
Lives in your menu bar
FlowType sits quietly in your macOS menu bar, always ready without an app window open. Click the icon or press your hotkey to start dictating — no need to launch anything first.
How it works
From install to dictation
in under a minute
Install FlowType
Download and install the app on your Mac. Setup takes less than a minute.
Press your hotkey
Hit Option+Z (or your custom shortcut) to start dictation from anywhere.
Speak naturally
Just talk. When you're done, FlowType handles the rest.
Text appears in seconds
Your words appear right where you need them — in any app, any text field.
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See FlowType in action
A clean, polished interface designed to stay out of your way and let you focus on what matters.
Pricing
Try it free, then decide
Start with a free 7-day trial. If you love it, it's a one-time payment of $14.99 — no subscription.
Free for 7 days first. No subscription. No recurring charges. Ever.
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FAQ
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know about FlowType.
Yes. FlowType comes with a free 7-day trial so you can try everything before you pay. No credit card required to start.
No. After your free trial, FlowType is a one-time purchase of $14.99. You pay once and get lifetime access to the app — no recurring charges, no hidden fees.
Yes. FlowType is built exclusively for macOS. It integrates deeply with the system to provide seamless speech-to-text anywhere you can type on your Mac.
After completing your purchase, you'll receive an email with your FlowType license code. Copy that code, then open the app and paste it into the License & Trial section under Advanced Settings to activate FlowType.
Yes. FlowType supports local transcription using Whisper models that run entirely on your Mac. No internet connection required. You can also optionally use OpenAI's API for cloud-powered transcription.
Very. Download, install, and you're ready to dictate in under a minute. The default hotkey (Option+Z) works immediately — just press it and start speaking.
FlowType supports two engines: a local Whisper model for private, offline transcription, and OpenAI's API for cloud-based transcription. You can switch between them at any time.
FlowType only uses Apple Keychain access to help secure the app and protect the trial and licensing flow against tampering. It is there to make the app harder to modify or bypass during the free trial, not to access unrelated personal data.
Type at the speed of thought
Stop typing everything by hand. Let FlowType turn your voice into text, instantly and effortlessly.
7 days free, then $14.99 one-time.