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Most voice dictation apps charge monthly and process your speech in the cloud. Glimpse takes the opposite approach: unlimited voice typing that runs on your Mac or Windows PC, stays private, and remains free. It works in every app and includes automatic vocabulary learning, voice-powered editing, app-specific writing styles, and audio or video transcription. The code is open source, and advanced features are a one-time purchase rather than another subscription.

Glimpse is an open-source, local-first voice dictation app. It’s for anyone who wants the “talk instead of type” workflow without the usual friction: minimal setup, fast UI, and text that inserts directly at your cursor in any app. Key features: • On-device transcription • Custom dictionary + text replacements • App-specific modes / profiles