Compare 8 options for tasks you use Aiko for. Their feature coverage differs; check the summaries and plan details. AI-powered speech-to-text for Apple devices, running locally
| Tool | Pricing | Score | API | Ongoing free tier | Self-hosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aikothis one AI-powered speech-to-text for Apple devices, running locally | Paid | 1 | No | Unknown | No |
| Whisper OpenAI's multilingual speech recognition and translation model | Free | 228 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Whisper API Speech-to-text powered by Whisper Large V3, multilingual with speaker detection | Freemium | 1 | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Whisper Memos Convert voice memos to formatted emails with AI | Paid | 9 | No | Unknown | No |
| Amical Voice-to-text dictation with AI smarts across all your apps | Freemium | 3 | Unknown | Unknown | No |
| Speechtext Convert speech to accurate text with AI in 50+ languages | Paid | 3 | Yes | Unknown | No |
| MacWhisper Transcribe audio and video locally on Mac with offline AI | Freemium | 2 | No | No | Yes |
| WizWrite Turn spoken thoughts into polished text anywhere | Paid | 0 | No | No | No |
| Dictation Io Convert speech to text in your browser instantly | Free | 4 | No | Yes | No |
Whisper is a free, open-source speech recognition model that transcribes audio across 99 languages and translates spoken content into English. It handles noisy audio gracefully and comes in six sizes optimized for different accuracy-speed tradeoffs. Developers can run it locally or integrate it into applications via Python APIs and command-line tools.
Whisper API converts audio from podcasts, videos, and meetings into accurate text using OpenAI's Whisper model. It detects multiple speakers, supports over 100 languages with English translation, and integrates via a simple REST API. The service comes with a free trial and affordable per-hour pricing for production use.
Whisper Memos is an iOS and Apple Watch app that transcribes voice recordings into beautifully formatted emails and notes. It uses AI transcription models to instantly convert speech into text, then automatically formats and delivers the result to your inbox or integrates with 1,000+ productivity apps via Zapier.
Amical is an AI-powered dictation tool that converts speech into perfectly formatted text, adapting tone and style to match each application. It supports over 100 languages and works seamlessly across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, integrating with Gmail, Slack, Notion, and dozens of other platforms. Choose between private local AI models for maximum privacy or cloud-based providers like OpenAI for advanced accuracy.
AI-powered transcription platform that converts audio and video into text with high accuracy across 50+ languages. Features speaker identification, domain-specific models for healthcare and legal fields, and interactive editing tools. Used by professionals, researchers, and content creators for interviews, podcasts, meetings, and documentation.
MacWhisper brings AI transcription to your Mac with complete privacy. The app runs Whisper and Parakeet models offline, never uploading your audio or video to external servers. It works for professionals, podcasters, students, and anyone who needs accurate transcripts while keeping sensitive content secure.
WizWrite is an AI dictation app that converts natural speech into polished emails, summaries, tasks, and other usable text. It works across Mac, iPhone, iPad, the web, and a Chrome extension, with custom actions and webhook-based workflows for professionals and teams.
A browser-based voice recognition tool that transcribes spoken words into text across 100+ languages in real time. All processing happens locally in Chrome without uploading your audio to external servers. Supports voice commands for formatting, punctuation, and emojis.