Talk. It types. Instantly.
Private, real-time dictation for macOS. Speech recognition runs on your Mac, and SpeakMercury does not send your audio or dictated text to its servers. $9.99 for a perpetual license to the purchased version. Press ⌥ Space and text appears as you speak.
Watch the launch film
60 seconds of SpeakMercury keeping up with the fastest verse we could throw at it.
See words appear while you speak.
SpeakMercury uses Apple's SpeechAnalyzer on your Mac and streams transcription into the current text field.
SpeakMercury streams text in real time. Other apps vary by model, hardware, and configuration.
Three seconds. Three steps. That's it.
Dictation so simple it disappears.
Press ⌥ Space
A subtle audio cue confirms SpeakMercury is listening.
Speak naturally
Talk at your normal pace. SpeakMercury transcribes in real-time.
Text appears at your cursor
Release the hotkey. Your words are typed wherever you’re working.
Explore a voice-drafting time estimate.
This illustration assumes 40 WPM typing, 150 WPM speaking, 260 workdays, and a $30 hourly value. Your speed, editing time, and results will vary.
This is an illustrative calculator, not a promise of savings or productivity. SpeakMercury costs $9.99 once.
Reclaim those hours — start dictating today.
Your words never leave your Mac.
Speech recognition runs on your Mac using Apple's SpeechAnalyzer. SpeakMercury does not send microphone audio or dictated text to its servers. Account, purchase, download, and update services still use the internet.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Built for how you actually work.
Words Appear as You Speak
Text streams in real-time — no waiting for processing. Start talking and watch it appear instantly at your cursor.
Always One Shortcut Away
Lives quietly in your menu bar, ready the instant you need it. No windows to manage, no app to find.
Your Shortcut, Your Way
⌥ Space by default, or map it to any key combo that fits your workflow.
Your Words Stay Yours
Speech recognition runs on your Mac. SpeakMercury does not send microphone audio or dictated text to its servers.
Set It and Forget It
Launches automatically when you start your Mac. Always running, always ready — zero friction.
Use Apple-Supported Languages
Choose from the speech locales available on your Mac. Some languages require an initial asset download before offline use.
From the maker of
Built by an independent developer focused on practical Mac tools.
For developers
Code comments, commit messages, and docs by voice — SpeakMercury types straight into your terminal and IDE.
For writers
Draft long-form text by voice, then revise it in the app where you already work.
For tired hands
Use dictation to reduce keyboard time. SpeakMercury is not a medical device or treatment.
One purchase for the current version.
$9.99 one-time purchase.
One payment grants a perpetual license to the purchased version. Future major versions or optional services may be priced separately.
SpeakMercury
Everything you need for instant dictation.
- Real-time streaming dictation
- Speech recognition runs on your Mac
- Language options supported by Apple on your Mac
- Perpetual license to the purchased version
- Dictation works offline after setup
- Types into standard macOS text fields
Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) · Apple Silicon (M1+)
30-day money-back guarantee — no questions asked.
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Will it run on my Mac?
SpeakMercury requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later and an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 and newer). Intel Macs are not supported.
To check: Apple menu → About This Mac. Confirm that your Mac uses an Apple chip and is running macOS 26 or later.
AI Polish
AI-powered grammar correction, smart formatting, and tone adjustment. An optional add-on — details coming later.
Subscriptions keep charging while you use them. SpeakMercury is $9.99 for the purchased version.
See how SpeakMercury stacks up.
| Feature | SpeakMercury | Wispr Flow | MacWhisper | Apple Dictation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 once | Subscription pricing | Pricing varies | Included with macOS |
| Latency | Streams as you speak | Varies by service | Varies by model | Varies by configuration |
| Processing | Speech recognition on Mac | See provider documentation | Local models available | Depends on settings |
| Privacy | Audio and dictated text stay on Mac | See provider policy | See provider policy | See Apple policy |
| Custom Hotkey | Yes | See current product | See current product | See current product |
| Offline | After setup | See current product | See current product | See current product |
| macOS Native | Yes | See current product | See current product | Built into macOS |
| Purchase Account | Required | See current product | See current product | Not applicable |
| Long sessions | You control start and stop | See current product | See current product | See current product |
Frequently asked questions.
SpeakMercury is a dedicated menu bar app with a configurable shortcut, streaming transcription, and controls for starting and stopping longer sessions. Apple Dictation has its own features and may be the better fit if you prefer the tools built into macOS.
Give your hands a break. Start in 30 seconds.
Reduce keyboard time while drafting messages, notes, and long-form text. Download the DMG, drag to Applications, press ⌥ Space. That's it.
Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later · Apple Silicon (M1 and newer)