# VoiceInk for Mac

> Open-source, on-device voice typing.

VoiceInk transcribes your voice into any text field with local Whisper models and context-aware modes, and its source is public.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Prakash Joshi Pax
- Category: Audio & Voice
- Website: https://tryvoiceink.com/
- Homebrew cask: voiceink
- Source code: https://github.com/Beingpax/VoiceInk
- GitHub stars: 6.9k
- Last commit: 2026-10-18
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/voiceink/

## Install

Homebrew:

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

## Questions

### Is VoiceInk free?

Yes. VoiceInk is free and open source. The source code is on GitHub at Beingpax/VoiceInk.

### Where can I download VoiceInk for Mac?

Download VoiceInk from the developer's website (tryvoiceink.com) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install VoiceInk from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask voiceink`.

### What are good alternatives to VoiceInk?

Other audio & voice apps for Mac worth a look are FoxSay (open source), Superwhisper (subscription), Orca One (one-time purchase) and Wispr Flow (free + pro).

## Alternatives in Audio & Voice

- [FoxSay](https://macworthy.com/apps/foxsay/): Hold a key, speak, and the text appears. (Open source)
- [Superwhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/superwhisper/): Dictation that writes like you do. (Subscription)
- [Orca One](https://macworthy.com/apps/orca-one/): Dictation and meeting notes that never leave your Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Wispr Flow](https://macworthy.com/apps/wispr-flow/): Talk naturally and get tidy, written text. (Free + Pro)
- [FineTune](https://macworthy.com/apps/finetune/): Per-app volume and EQ from the menu bar, free. (Open source)
- [Lyrimuse](https://macworthy.com/apps/lyrimuse/): Word-by-word lyrics for whatever is playing. (Open source)
- [MacWhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/macwhisper/): Accurate transcription that stays on your Mac. (Free + Pro)
- [Audio Hijack](https://macworthy.com/apps/audio-hijack/): Record any audio, from any app. (One-time purchase)

## Collections

- [Free & open source](https://macworthy.com/collections/free-and-open/)
- [Voice & AI](https://macworthy.com/collections/voice-and-ai/)

Tags: dictation, open source