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>log in to commentHi! I built Roundhand because I wanted to talk instead of type, without cleaning up every sentence afterwards. Hold a key, talk, and the text lands at your cursor, written for the app you are in. Speech is recognised on your Mac and your audio is never uploaded or saved to disk. The default cleanup also runs on your Mac and is free, with no account needed. Which app would you dictate into first?
Roundhand is an offline, on-device dictation app for macOS that formats text to match the current app.
- for
- Mac users who want private, offline voice typing across any app.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key features
- On-device speech recognition — All audio is processed locally on the Mac, never uploaded or saved.
- App-aware formatting — Text is automatically shaped for the active app (short chat, full email, code commands, etc.).
- Built-in cleanup — Removes filler words, fixes casing and punctuation offline.
- Customizable dictation key — Choose any key (default Fn) to hold while speaking.
- Cloud cleanup optional — Paid plans send only text to the cloud for enhanced punctuation and wording.
- Cross-app insertion — Inserts the cleaned text at the cursor in any window, including terminals.
Use cases
- Write quick messages in Slack without manual editing.
- Compose full-sentence emails in Mail directly from speech.
- Take notes in Notes or Documents with proper capitalization.
- Enter commands in a terminal while preserving exact casing.
Roundhand pricing
- Free$0Unlimited offline dictation · On-device cleanup
- Pro$5.00/monthMonthly allowance of cloud cleanup · Managed service
- Power$3.00/monthUse your own API key for cloud cleanup · Pay provider directly
Roundhand vs alternatives
 Roundhand |  Kekoso |  VoxTap |  VoicePad AI |  Voice Cloner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Offline, app-aware voice dictation | On-device Mac transcription | Fully offline Mac dictation | Cross-platform offline dictation | Voice cloning |
| Pricing | Freemium | One time fee | One time fee | Free | One time fee |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Launched | Oct 2029 | Sep 2026 | Sep 2027 | Oct 2028 | Sep 2026 |
- Roundhand vs Kekoso: Kekoso also offers on-device dictation for Mac but focuses on transcription rather than app-aware formatting.
- Roundhand vs VoxTap: VoxTap provides 100 % offline dictation for macOS but does not include cloud cleanup or app-specific styling.
- Roundhand vs VoicePad AI: VoicePad AI supports multiple platforms and offline dictation, whereas Roundhand is macOS-only with app-aware formatting.
- Roundhand vs Voice Cloner: Voice Cloner creates synthetic voices, not real-time dictation like Roundhand.
Roundhand FAQ
Is my audio stored or uploaded?+
No, all speech is recognized on your Mac and never uploaded or saved to disk.
What does the 15-day trial include?+
It gives a new account 15 days of cloud cleanup credits without requiring payment details.
Can I cancel my paid plan at any time?+
Yes, you can cancel in Polar’s portal; the plan remains active until the period you paid for ends.
What is the difference between Pro and Power?+
Pro provides managed cloud cleanup with a monthly allowance, while Power lets you use your own API key and pay the provider directly.
Does the free plan have any usage limits?+
No, offline dictation and cleanup are unlimited on the free plan.
Is Roundhand available for Windows?+
A Windows version is in development; you can join the waitlist on the website.
Summarized by DevHunt from roundhand.dev · Sep 29, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.