Murmur · Office #41,019

What it is

Calls itself “Dictation”.

• Calls itself: Dictation

“Murmur: Private AI Dictation for Mac.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “account”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Says it will not: account

“Cloud dictation costs about $144 a year. Murmur costs $19 , once.”

“No account, no analytics.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. A free tier up to a usage limit. Trial: “2,000 words”. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: $19, $9.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free up to a limit
• Price: $19 · $9
• Trial: 2,000 words

“Launch: first 100 copies $9, then $19 once.”

“F u * c * k subscriptions. Pay once. Use it forever.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. In Every language Apple's on-device speech model supports.

• Sells to: consumers
• Languages: Every language Apple's on-device speech model supports

“Murmur: Private AI Dictation for Mac.”

“Which languages? Every language Apple's on-device speech model supports.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. AI is the core of the product.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• AI role: core to the product

“Murmur is a Mac app.”

“Private AI dictation for Mac.”

What it works with

Names Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT and 4 more on its pages.

• Names: Apple Intelligence · ChatGPT · Claude · +3

“Apple Intelligence”

“ChatGPT”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “73 of 100 left”. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Number claimed: 73 of 100 left
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download for Mac”

“2,000 words free . No account, no card.”