# Voice & AI

> Speak instead of type, and let agents handle the busywork. 7 native Mac apps, hand-picked by MacWorthy. Facts checked 2026-10-19.

## Compared

| App | Price | Mac App Store | Homebrew | Open source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Enconvo](https://macworthy.com/apps/enconvo/) | Free + Pro | No | No | No |
| [Superwhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/superwhisper/) | Subscription | No | `superwhisper` | No |
| [MacWhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/macwhisper/) | Free + Pro | No | `macwhisper` | No |
| [VoiceInk](https://macworthy.com/apps/voiceink/) | Open source | No | `voiceink` | Yes |
| [BoltAI](https://macworthy.com/apps/boltai/) | One-time purchase | No | `boltai` | No |
| [ChatGPT](https://macworthy.com/apps/chatgpt/) | Free + Pro | No | `chatgpt` | No |
| [Elephas](https://macworthy.com/apps/elephas/) | Subscription | No | `elephas` | No |

## The apps

- **[Enconvo](https://macworthy.com/apps/enconvo.md)** (editor's pick): An AI agent launcher that works across your whole Mac. Enconvo brings chat, dictation, screen context and hundreds of plugins behind one shortcut, with agents that can use your apps, files and browser.
- **[Superwhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/superwhisper.md)**: Dictation that writes like you do. Talk anywhere and Superwhisper types it, cleaned up by AI modes that fix grammar, formatting or tone, with local models available.
- **[MacWhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/macwhisper.md)** (editor's pick): Accurate transcription that stays on your Mac. MacWhisper runs Whisper models locally to transcribe recordings, meetings and podcasts, then exports subtitles and text.
- **[VoiceInk](https://macworthy.com/apps/voiceink.md)**: 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.
- **[BoltAI](https://macworthy.com/apps/boltai.md)**: Every AI model, in one native app. BoltAI connects to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, local models and more, with AI commands you can run inside any app.
- **[ChatGPT](https://macworthy.com/apps/chatgpt.md)**: OpenAI's assistant, a shortcut away. The native ChatGPT app opens with ⌥Space, works with other apps on your Mac and supports voice conversations.
- **[Elephas](https://macworthy.com/apps/elephas.md)**: A personal AI writer and knowledge assistant. Elephas rewrites, replies and summarises in any app, and builds a private knowledge base from your notes and documents.

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