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Trigger THOHT anywhere on macOS
Launch dictation from the menu bar or a global hotkey and start speaking immediately in the app you are already using.
Voice-to-text for macOS on Apple Silicon
Write at the speed of THOHT
AI-powered dictation that actually understands you.
AI-Powered
State-of-the-art voice model
Lightning Fast
With Apple's Neural Engine
Accurate
Industry-leading transcription
Private
Local transcription and privacy-first cloud processing
Multilingual
Auto-detects and translates 80+ languages
Intuitive
Press a button and start talking
Format this as a list:
Real-time recording on a MacBook Pro M4 Pro
Offline dictation for Mac that keeps up with real work
THOHT is a macOS menu bar app for voice dictation, speech recognition, and fast text capture. It combines local Whisper transcription with Apple Silicon performance so you can dictate emails, notes, prompts, and messages without waiting on a remote service.
How it works
M5
Transcribe locally with Whisper
THOHT runs speech recognition on-device on Apple Silicon, using the Neural Engine for fast, private transcription without sending audio to the cloud.
Refine, translate, and paste
Use Pro features to polish text, translate it, or apply custom prompts before THOHT pastes the result back into your workflow.
Why teams choose THOHT
Private speech-to-text for Mac
Core dictation stays on your machine. That makes THOHT a strong fit for sensitive notes, internal work, and anyone who wants offline dictation on macOS.
M5
Built for Apple Silicon
THOHT is designed specifically for M-Series Macs, using Apple hardware acceleration for lower latency and efficient battery use.
Whisper-based multilingual dictation
The app supports 80+ languages with automatic language detection, making it useful for bilingual work, international teams, and translation-heavy workflows.
Plans & Pricing
Basic
Local transcription, forever free.
Up to 2x Faster
Uses Apple Neural Engine for high speed and low battery usage.
Private
Core transcription runs 100% offline on your Mac.
Multilingual
Auto-detects from 80+ languages.
Hands-free Mode
Voice-activate recordings without touching your keyboard.
Forever Free
Local transcription is always free, with no time or usage limits.
Pro
$4.99 monthly after 7-day free trial
Everything in Basic, plus:
Polish
Instantly transform transcribed text into professional formats like emails, summaries, and action items.
AI Auto-Edit
Give contextual instructions in your voice and the AI follows along.
Auto-Translate
Translate transcriptions to 80+ languages.
Custom Prompts
Create specialized AI prompts to reformat transcribed text exactly how you need it.
Live Preview
See your words appear in real-time as you speak.
Context-Aware
Remembers your name and adapts formatting based on which app you're in.
THOHT Basic keeps local voice-to-text free forever. Pro unlocks AI editing, translation, and context-aware formatting for users who want a faster dictation workflow on Mac.
FAQ
Does THOHT work offline?
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Yes. Core speech-to-text runs locally on Apple Silicon Macs using Whisper, so your audio stays on-device for standard transcription.
Which Macs are supported?
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THOHT is built for Apple Silicon Macs, including M-Series chips.
How many languages does THOHT support?
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THOHT supports speech transcription in more than 80 languages with automatic language detection.
What is included in the free plan?
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The free plan includes local transcription, offline processing, multilingual dictation, and hands-free workflows with no usage cap.
What do Pro features add?
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THOHT Pro adds AI-powered polishing, translation, custom prompts, context-aware formatting, and live text preview.