Fluid: Offline Mac dictation app (local speech-to-text)

Fluid is a new Mac app that performs speech-to-text entirely on your computer — no cloud services involved. Developed independently, Fluid aims to give users private, local dictation using local AI (reported to use Metas Llama 3) and runs on Apple Silicon Macs.

Key features

• Fully offline/local speech-to-text — audio and transcription never leave your Mac.
• Uses local AI (Llama 3) for high-quality text generation.
• Works on Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or newer.
• Keyboard shortcut for quick dictation (e.g., Control key to start).
• Sandboxed, auto-updating installer — no admin password required.

Requirements & size

• macOS 14+ (Apple Silicon recommended).
• Free disk space: around 4.9 GB (or 8.6 GB depending on install options).

Availability & pricing

Download directly from the developer: https://getfluid.app. The app is distributed outside the Mac App Store. Pricing or subscription details were not clearly stated by the developer at the time of writing; the app may be free or paid — check the download page for the latest info.

Developer & notes

Fluid appears to be developed by an independent programmer aiming to provide a privacy-focused alternative to subscription-based dictation services. It was reported on ifun.de (news summary) — see the developer site above for direct details and downloads.

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