# VoiceInk (open-source AI desktop app)

> VoiceInk is a free, open-source AI desktop app for macOS. The best open-source alternative to Superwhisper & Wispr Flow. It has 6,949 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at Beingpax/VoiceInk.

VoiceInk Voice to text app for macOS to transcribe what you say to text almost instantly VoiceInk is a native macOS application that transcribes what you say to text almost instantly. You can find all the information and download the app from here.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/Beingpax/VoiceInk |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 6,949 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Swift |
| Website | https://tryvoiceink.com |
| Official | no |
| Category | AI desktop apps |
| Latest release | v2.21 (Sep 28, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 27, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask voiceink
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/voiceink

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