TongueType
FreeLocal, privacy-focused Whisper dictation for macOS
About TongueType
Runs Whisper entirely on-device so dictation never leaves your Mac — push-to-talk hotkey, system-wide insertion, no cloud sync. Surfaced on HN 15 May 2026; appeals to anyone who wants Wispr Flow without the SaaS round trip.
How TongueType compares
| Directr tier | C | S | S | S |
| Price | Free | From $16/mo | From $5/mo | Free / $12/mo Pro / $35/mo Premier |
| Free tier | Free | 1 watermarked export/mo | Free tier available | 50 credits/day (10 songs) |
| API access | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Watermark | No | Yes | No | No |
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