Apple Dictation (Safari)
by Apple
System-wide dictation that works in every text field across macOS, iOS, and Safari.
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TL;DR
Best for apple users who want on-device dictation that works in Safari and every native text field with no signup. Pricing: free (Apple device).
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Pricing
free (Apple device)
Platforms
macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Safari
What it is
Apple Dictation is built into macOS and iOS and works in every Safari text field. On Apple Silicon devices, recognition runs fully on-device and supports continuous dictation. Triggered with the dictation hotkey (default fn fn).
Best for: Apple users who want on-device dictation that works in Safari and every native text field with no signup.
Watch out for: On-device only on newer Macs/iPhones; older devices send audio to Apple servers.
Watch out for: On-device only on newer Macs/iPhones; older devices send audio to Apple servers.
Install / use
System Settings -> Keyboard -> Dictation
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | Yes |
| Languages supported | 40 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Apple Dictation (Safari) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Apple Dictation (Safari) | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | Not verified | $4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup |
| Speaker diarization | Not verified | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Not verified | Yes |
| Streaming | Not verified | No |
| Languages | 40 | 99 |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Safari | Web, API, MCP |
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