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Best Dictation Apps for Mac in 2025: Complete Comparison

Compare the top dictation apps for macOS in 2025. Detailed analysis of Sotto, MacWhisper, Wispr Flow, and more with pricing and features.

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December 1, 20258 min read

The Mac dictation app landscape has evolved dramatically. Here's our comprehensive comparison of every major option available in 2025.

Quick Comparison

AppPriceLocal AIOffline
Sotto$29 onceYesYes
MacWhisper$30-70YesYes
Wispr Flow$10/moNoNo
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Detailed Analysis

Sotto

Best for daily dictation. Push-to-talk hotkey, instant paste into any app, custom dictionary, multiple AI models. One-time $29 for 3 Macs.

MacWhisper

Good for transcribing audio files. Less suited for real-time dictation. Tiered pricing based on features.

Wispr Flow

Cloud-based with good accuracy. Requires $10/month subscription. Not suitable for privacy-conscious users.

Our Pick

For most Mac users who want fast, private dictation: Sotto. For transcribing existing recordings: MacWhisper. For teams already in Google/Microsoft ecosystem: Wispr Flow.

Try Sotto

Local Whisper, push-to-talk, custom vocabulary. $29 one-time for 3 Macs.

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Creator of Sotto and indie developer building tools for productivity. Passionate about local AI and privacy-first software.

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