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Description
FluidVoice is a free and open-source dictation application for macOS that combines local speech recognition with an on-device AI model known as Fluid-1, which enhances the quality of dictation. By using a single hotkey, users can dictate text into virtually any input field across various applications such as email, documents, chat interfaces, terminals, code editors, and more, with the text being displayed almost instantaneously. The application relies on local speech models that function offline, allowing for secure dictation without needing an internet connection, while optional AI post-processing can utilize Fluid Intelligence, OpenAI, Groq, or other custom providers. Fluid-1 improves initial dictation by refining rough entries, correcting formatting, capitalization, dates, names, and numbers, and it adjusts the tone according to the currently active application, all while preserving the speaker's intended meaning. Users have the flexibility to develop personalized prompts tailored to different applications, and with modes like Write Mode, Command Mode, and Direct Dictation, transitioning between tasks is seamless. Furthermore, FluidVoice is capable of supporting over 40 languages, leveraging various models such as Nemotron Speech 3.5, Parakeet Flash, Parakeet TDT versions 2 and 3, Cohere Transcribe, Apple Speech, and Whisper, thus catering to a diverse user base and enhancing accessibility in dictation across different linguistic backgrounds. This versatility makes FluidVoice an essential tool for those seeking effective and efficient dictation solutions.
Description
Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) performs effectively in applications that are compatible with it, such as MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, allowing for seamless dictation where text is inserted directly into documents and commands like "Delete hedgehog" target specific text. However, in applications that are not optimized for WSR, including MS Excel, Gmail, and various programming environments, dictation struggles, as the spoken words do not integrate into the document text, and commands lack the capability to refer to existing document content. Vocola addresses these limitations by enabling direct dictation in WSR-unfriendly applications and facilitating the correction and alteration of the most recently spoken phrase. Both Vocola and WSR utilize the same speech profile, meaning that any enhancements from training, corrections, or adjustments to the speech dictionary will improve dictation capabilities in both systems equally. Unfortunately, on the Vista operating system, dictation in non-friendly applications is particularly problematic, as every spoken command triggers the correction panel, rendering the feature nearly ineffective. Overall, while WSR is beneficial for compatible applications, the experience can be significantly hindered when trying to use it in others.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Apple Notes
Cohere
GitHub
Gmail
Google Chrome
Groq
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Integrations
Apple Notes
Cohere
GitHub
Gmail
Google Chrome
Groq
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
ALTIC
Founded
2025
Country
United States
Website
altic.dev/fluid
Vendor Details
Company Name
Vocola 3
Founded
2002
Website
vocola.net/v3/Dictation.asp
Product Features
Product Features
Speech Recognition
Audio Capture
Automatic Form Fill
Automatic Transcription
Call Analysis
Concatenated Speech
Continuous Speech
Customizable Macros
Multi-Languages
Specialty Vocabularies
Speech-to-Text Analysis
Variable Frequency
Voice Recognition