Openbroca
Openbroca turns speech into polished text at the cursor in Mac apps, helping Mac users draft emails, notes, documents, messages, and AI prompts by voice. It also supports multilingual dictation and translation.
One of 98 tools in Voice & Speech
Who it's for
- Mac users drafting emails and messages who want to dictate directly in the app they are using.
- Writers and professionals composing notes or documents on Macs who want spoken drafts cleaned up at the cursor.
- People entering prompts in AI apps on Mac who want to speak instead of type.
Not the right fit if…
- Windows users who need a dictation app now: the Windows version is described as not yet available, with a waitlist for release and early-access updates.
- Mac users on versions earlier than macOS 15: the app requires macOS 15 or later.
How it fits your workflow
Configure a microphone and keyboard shortcuts in Preferences, and optionally add vocabulary, choose a translation language, or enable Screen Context. Allow microphone access and text insertion during setup.
Press or hold ⌥ Space and speak in the Mac app where you are writing. Openbroca cleans up the speech and inserts text at the cursor; you can continue editing there or recall the previous transcript.
Pricing
Free: The free plan includes all features and 3,000 text units weekly, with no card required. Other plan pricing is not stated in the supplied content.
Free
Free; includes 3,000 text units weekly. No card required.
- · All features
- · 3,000 text units weekly
Prices checked on Oct 18, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.
Key features
- AI dictation and text cleanup
- Converts natural speech into clear, polished text that is inserted at the cursor in the Mac app currently in use.
- System-wide text insertion
- Use dictation in apps for email, messaging, notes, documents, and AI prompts without switching to a separate writing app.
- Multilingual dictation and translation
- Supports dictation in 30 languages with automatic language detection and translation into 28 selectable output languages.
- Personal vocabulary
- Add names, terms, and preferred spellings to a dictionary. Openbroca can also learn from corrections made immediately after dictation.
- Keyboard shortcuts and transcript recall
- Press or hold ⌥ Space to start or stop dictation, and use another shortcut to bring back the previous transcript.
- Optional Screen Context
- An optional setting that can help Openbroca recognize names and terms visible on screen.
Limitations to know
- The Mac app requires macOS 15 or later.
- The Windows version is not presented as available; the page offers a waitlist for release and early-access updates.
Alternatives to consider
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Spokenly
Choose it if you need dictation on Windows, Linux, or iPhone as well as Mac, or want offline local models.
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Superwhisper
Choose it if you need an app that also runs on Windows, iOS, or Android, or offers offline transcription.
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Voiskey
Choose it if you need voice typing on Windows, iOS, or Android in addition to macOS.
Getting started
A Mac running macOS 15 or later; the app supports Apple silicon and Intel. Internet access is required for cloud speech recognition and text cleanup.
- Install and open the Mac app.
- Allow microphone access and text insertion during setup.
- Set your microphone and shortcuts in Preferences; optionally add vocabulary, choose a translation language, or enable Screen Context.
- Press or hold ⌥ Space to dictate into the app where you are typing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Openbroca?
Openbroca is an AI voice dictation app for Mac. Press a shortcut, speak, and it turns your words into clear text in the field you are using. It also offers a personal dictionary, optional Screen Context, and translation.
Which languages are supported?
Openbroca supports dictation in 30 languages with automatic language detection. You can choose from 28 output languages for translation.
Does Openbroca work offline?
No. Openbroca uses cloud speech recognition and text cleanup, which require an internet connection.
How do I set up Openbroca?
During setup, allow microphone access and text insertion. You can also enable optional Screen Context to help recognize names and terms on screen.
How can I copy or recover my last transcript?
Use the recall shortcut to bring back the previous transcript. If direct insertion is unavailable, Openbroca copies the text so you can paste it. You can also retry a recording.
What Mac does it require?
Openbroca is a universal Apple silicon and Intel build that requires macOS 15 or later.