Guides to dictation on Mac
Turn dictation on, fix a problem, pick an app: each guide answers one question, with the exact macOS setting names.
Wispr Flow Alternative with No Subscription
HoldTalk keeps the Wispr Flow gesture, transcribes on your Mac and you pay once. A point-by-point comparison.Read the guide
Superwhisper vs Wispr Flow: 2026 Comparison
A factual comparison of two dictation apps, plus a third option for people who want simple local dictation on a Mac.Read the guide
Mac Dictation and Speech to Text: 2026 Guide
Turn on Apple's dictation, dictate punctuation, fix common problems and pick a dictation app for Mac.Read the guide
Mac Dictation Not Working? How to Fix It
Shortcut does nothing, Dictation grayed out, mic not picking up, wrong language: the cause and the setting to change.Read the guide