Think it.
Say it. Done.
The fastest path from your brain to your computer.
Voice dictation so fast, it feels like telepathy.
Free to start. No account required.
Your voice, everywhere
Any app. Any text field. One hotkey, and you're dictating.
From vibe coding to long-form writing, Koe adapts to how you work.
Vibe Coders
Talk to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT. Describe features, explain bugs, dictate prompts. Your voice becomes code.
“I ship 3x faster since I stopped typing prompts.”
Writers & Creators
Draft articles, capture ideas, write scripts. Speaking is 3x faster than typing. Let your thoughts flow.
“My first drafts write themselves now.”
Power Users
Emails, Slack, docs, notes. One hotkey, speak, done. Works in any app. Zero friction.
“I forgot what typing long messages feels like.”
Engineered for speed
Every millisecond matters. That's why Koe is obsessively optimized.
Instant Transcription
Your words appear the moment you stop speaking. Near real-time transcription that feels like magic.
State-of-the-Art Accuracy
Powered by the latest AI models including Mistral's Voxtral, OpenAI Whisper, and Groq. Auto-detects your language - no need to switch between French, English, or any other language.
Multi-Provider
Choose your favorite: Mistral, OpenAI, or Groq. Switch providers anytime. Use what works best for you.
Bring Your Own Keys
Use your own API keys and pay only for what you use. Groq even offers a generous free tier.
Transparent Privacy
With local models, nothing ever leaves your Mac. With BYOK, audio goes straight to your provider. With Pro, our server is a pass-through to provider APIs - we never store, read, or process your audio.
No Network? No Problem.
Bad WiFi, airplane mode, middle of nowhere - doesn't matter. Local models run entirely on your Mac. Always works.
Zero friction
No learning curve. No complex setup. Just speak.
Download
Drop Koe in Applications. Launch. Done.
Hold & Speak
Hold the hotkey anywhere. Speak naturally. Think out loud.
Release & Done
Your words appear instantly. Right where you need them.
Your keys, your choice
Use your own API keys for free, or subscribe for hassle-free cloud transcription.
Local
100% private, works offline
- Local Whisper models
- 100% offline & private
- No account needed
- One-time model download
BYOK
Bring your own API keys
- Mistral, OpenAI, Groq
- Best accuracy & speed
- Groq free tier available
- Pay only what you use
Pro
We handle everything
- No API keys needed
- Unlimited transcriptions
- Always latest models
- Priority support
Questions? Answers.
Is Koe free?
Koe is free to use with local models (100% offline) or with your own API keys (you pay providers directly). For hassle-free cloud transcription without managing API keys, Koe Pro is available at $9.99/month with unlimited transcriptions.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Koe includes local Whisper models that run entirely on your Mac. Download once, use forever - no internet required. Perfect for travel or secure environments.
How accurate is the transcription?
Koe uses state-of-the-art AI models including Mistral's Voxtral, OpenAI Whisper, and Groq for best-in-class accuracy. Most users report 95%+ accuracy for clear speech in quiet environments.
Is my voice data private?
Completely transparent. In local mode, your audio never leaves your Mac. In BYOK mode, audio goes directly from your machine to the provider you chose - we are never in the middle. In Pro mode, audio passes through our server to reach provider APIs, but we are just a proxy: we never store, read, or process your audio. Unlike Apple Dictation, which sometimes processes locally and sometimes sends to their servers without telling you, Koe always makes it clear where your data goes.
Does it support multiple languages?
Yes. Koe auto-detects your language - no need to switch settings between French, English, Spanish, or any other language. Unlike Apple Dictation, you can freely mix languages in the same sentence.
Which Macs are supported?
Koe works on macOS 12 (Monterey) and later, on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs. Apple Silicon Macs offer the best performance for local transcription.
Koe says microphone permission is required, but I already granted it?
After updating or reinstalling Koe, macOS may invalidate the microphone permission. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone, toggle Koe off then back on. Alternatively, run "tccutil reset Microphone fm.koe.desktop" in Terminal, then relaunch Koe.
Stop typing. Start thinking.
Your voice is faster than your fingers. Let your ideas flow.
Requires macOS 12.0 or later