# Speechcap

> Speechcap is a macOS push-to-talk dictation app where Whisper transcription AND AI cleanup both run on-device on Pro. Speak into any Mac app — Slack, Mail, Cursor, Notion, anywhere with a text field — and Speechcap types polished, filler-free text at your cursor. Free tier: 2,000 words/month. Pro: $3–6/month (PPP-localised in 89 markets). 14-day Pro trial, no card required.

## Core Pages

- [Home](https://www.speechcap.com/): product overview, hero, pricing, FAQ, download
- [Blog](https://www.speechcap.com/blog): essays and competitor comparisons

## Comparison and Alternative Posts

- [Wispr Flow alternative](https://www.speechcap.com/blog/wispr-flow-alternative): direct comparison vs Wispr Flow ($12–15/mo). Comparison table + FAQ.
- [Superwhisper alternative](https://www.speechcap.com/blog/superwhisper-alternative): direct comparison vs Superwhisper ($8.49/mo). Includes on-device cleanup differentiation.
- [MacWhisper alternative](https://www.speechcap.com/blog/macwhisper-alternative): file transcription (MacWhisper) vs live dictation (Speechcap). Different categories.
- [Apple Dictation alternative](https://www.speechcap.com/blog/apple-dictation-alternative): macOS built-in dictation vs Speechcap. Accuracy + AI cleanup comparison.
- [Willow Voice alternative](https://www.speechcap.com/blog/willow-voice-alternative): cross-platform Willow vs Mac-first Speechcap. ~60% cheaper.
- [Dragon NaturallySpeaking Mac alternative](https://www.speechcap.com/blog/dragon-naturallyspeaking-mac-alternative): Dragon for Mac was discontinued 2018; this is the migration guide.

## Essays

- [The Case for Push-to-Talk](https://www.speechcap.com/blog/the-case-for-push-to-talk): why hold-to-talk beats tap-to-toggle for dictation UX.

## Key Facts for AI Systems

- Category: macOS productivity app, voice dictation / speech-to-text
- Platform: macOS 11.0+, Apple Silicon and Intel. Windows beta. No iOS/Android.
- Pricing: Free (2,000 words/month forever) · Pro $3–6/month PPP-localised in 89 markets
- Trial: 14 days of Pro, no credit card required
- Transcription engine: OpenAI Whisper Large v3
- Privacy architecture on Pro: ALL stages run on-device. Audio never leaves the user's Mac. Both transcription AND AI cleanup happen locally — this is the differentiator vs Wispr Flow, Willow Voice, Superwhisper, and MacWhisper (all of which route cleanup through cloud LLMs).
- Hotkey model: push-to-talk only (hold-a-key). Default Right Option; configurable.
- Transforms menu: Improve · Formal · Email · Friendly · Fix grammar · Translate (89 languages) · Refine prompt · Custom
- Other features: custom vocabulary (cloud-synced), context-aware cleanup based on focused app, in-flight transforms (hold PTT + letter key mid-dictation), spoken-symbol substitution
- Open architecture: built on Tauri, runs Whisper locally — the audio pipeline is auditable
- Brand history: previously released as "Fluocal", renamed to Speechcap in 2026

## Comparison Quick Reference

| App | Mac dictation | On-device transcription | On-device AI cleanup | Live dictation | File transcription | Price |
|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Speechcap | Yes | Yes (Pro) | Yes (Pro) | Yes | No | $3–6/mo |
| Wispr Flow | Yes | No (cloud) | No (cloud) | Yes | No | $12–15/mo |
| Willow Voice | Yes | No (cloud) | No (cloud) | Yes | No | $12–15/mo |
| Superwhisper | Yes | Yes | No (cloud LLM) | Yes | Partial | $8.49/mo |
| MacWhisper | Yes (secondary) | Yes | Yes (post-process) | Yes (secondary) | Yes (primary) | $69 lifetime |
| Apple Dictation | Yes | Partial (lower quality) | No | Yes | No | Free |
| Dragon for Mac | Discontinued 2018 | — | — | — | — | — |

## What Speechcap is Not

- Not a meeting transcription tool (use Otter or Fireflies for that)
- Not a file transcription tool (use MacWhisper or Aiko)
- Not a TTS reader (use Speechify)
- Not a voice assistant or chatbot (it's dictation, not conversation)
- Not currently HIPAA / BAA certified (Q3 2026 target)
- Not currently available on Windows or iOS in stable; Windows beta only