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Wave
A native macOS dictation app that turns your voice into text instantly. Local Whisper for complete privacy or Groq for real-time speed. No accounts. No friction.
Wave
Wat is Wave?
Wave is a free, open-source macOS dictation app that converts speech to text using on-device Whisper or Groq API, enabling fast, private voice typing in any application.
Hoe gebruik je Wave?
- 1Hold the Right Option key to start dictation.
- 2Speak clearly or describe what you want to write.
- 3Release the key to insert text at your cursor.
- 4For selection mode, highlight text first, then hold the shortcut and speak an instruction to rewrite it.
Wave Belangrijkste functies
- One-key activation: press and hold Right Option to start dictation
- Privacy: Whisper runs on-device, no cloud processing
- AI Mode: describe intent and get polished text
- Groq speed: option for low-latency transcription with Groq
- Offline: works without internet when using Whisper
- Direct insertion: text appears at cursor without extra paste
- Selection mode: highlight text and speak to rewrite in place
- Free and open source
Wave Gebruikssituaties
- Drafting emails and messages
- Taking notes in meetings or class
- Writing documents and articles
- Creating content in any macOS app that accepts text input
- Quickly entering text while multitasking
Wave Prijzen en gratis credits
Wave werkt met het model Gratis.
Wave Voor- en nadelen
Voordelen
- 100% free and open source
- Privacy-focused with on-device processing
- Works offline with local Whisper
- Simple one-key activation
- AI mode for intent-based writing
- Selection mode for inline rewriting
- No account required
- Low latency with optional Groq
Nadelen
- macOS only (no Windows or Linux support)
- Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later
- Local Whisper may be slower on older Macs
- No built-in text editing or formatting
Waar is Wave het meest geschikt voor?
- Privacy-conscious users
- Offline dictation needs
- Writers and content creators
- Developers and professionals
- Anyone looking for a lightweight dictation tool