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VTT for Mac
Voice-to-text for macOS with a fully on-device option.
What it does
Detects active keyboard layouts automatically to route speech to the correct engine across 26 languages. Injects dictated text directly into the cursor position of any active Mac application. Provides granular per-language selection between local on-device recognition and cloud engines like Deepgram or OpenAI. Operates completely account-free with lightweight system-wide integration.
Why it works
Eliminates manual language-switching friction by tying transcription engines directly to keyboard layouts. Provides robust local-first processing options to keep sensitive speech data entirely on the machine. Operates system-wide across any macOS application without requiring complex configurations. Maintains a lightweight, account-free experience that prioritizes speed and user control.
Category: AI & Automation
Team Size: 1
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As of 2026
AI & Automation
Revenue: 0-$100k ARR
Voice-to-text for macOS with a fully on-device option.
Overview
VTT for Mac is a voice-to-text utility designed for macOS that auto-detects keyboard layouts to route dictation across 26 languages. It allows users to dictate text seamlessly into any Mac application without manual language switching. Users can choose between secure fully on-device transcription or cloud engines on a per-language basis. Built as a lightweight, account-free application, it maximizes typing speed while keeping privacy completely under user control.
HQ: Global / Remote
Funding status: Bootstrapped
Revenue source: Free / BYO API Key
Customer type: B2C
Pricing: Free
Tech stack: Swift, macOS Accessibility APIs, Whisper, Deepgram API
Platform: Web • macOS
Integrations: Deepgram, OpenAI, ElevenLabs, macOS
Founder story
VTT for Mac was built solo by developer Ihor Herasymovych in 2026. Living in multiple languages, the creator grew frustrated by dictation apps that assumed a single language or forced cloud uploads for non-English speech, prompting the creation of a flexible, privacy-focused macOS tool with automatic keyboard-layout routing.
What it does
- Detects active keyboard layouts automatically to route speech to the correct engine across 26 languages
- Injects dictated text directly into the cursor position of any active Mac application
- Provides granular per-language selection between local on-device recognition and cloud engines like Deepgram or OpenAI
- Operates completely account-free with lightweight system-wide integration.
Who it's for
- Multilingual Writers
- Mac Power Users
- Productivity Enthusiasts
- Privacy-Focused Professionals
Why it works
- Eliminates manual language-switching friction by tying transcription engines directly to keyboard layouts
- Provides robust local-first processing options to keep sensitive speech data entirely on the machine
- Operates system-wide across any macOS application without requiring complex configurations
- Maintains a lightweight, account-free experience that prioritizes speed and user control.
Growth strategies
- Product Hunt Launches
- Word- of-Mouth Among Mac Users
- Developer- Led Community Engagement
- Social Media Sharing on X
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- VTT for Mac automatically matches dictation engines to the user's current keyboard layout across multiple languages.
- Traditional tools like MacWhisper or superwhisper generally use global settings or dedicated transcription windows rather than per-language keyboard routing.