Cadenza · Office #36,739

What it is

Calls itself “voice typing”.

• Calls itself: voice typing

“Open-source voice typing that runs on your Mac”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “Linux”, “Windows” and “account” and 2 more.

• Says it will not: Linux · Windows · account · +2

“Linux Not planned”

“Windows Not planned”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly plan.

• Monthly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Free and MIT licensed”

“No account, no analytics, no crash reports.”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers. In 中文.

• Sells to: developers
• Languages: 中文

“An optional local API turns speech from your own programs, pendants or glasses into text.”

“中文 GitHub”

How it runs

A API and desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Hosted in the cloud. Offers an API. Open source. AI is a side feature. You can bring your own API key. Built with GitHub Pages.

• Kind: api · desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: cloud / hosted · on the device, offline
• API: yes
• Open source: yes
• AI role: a side feature
• Bring your own key: yes
• Built with: GitHub Pages

“An optional local API turns speech from your own programs, pendants or glasses into text.”

“Open-source voice input for macOS”

What it works with

Names AssemblyAI, Azure and 5 more on its pages.

• Names: AssemblyAI · Azure · ElevenLabs · +4

“OpenAI, Groq, Google, Azure, AssemblyAI, ElevenLabs or Chinese services.”

“Ollama on this Mac.”

What it offers as proof

In beta. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Stage: beta
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Early preview.”

“Download for macOS GitHub”