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Loquil vs VoiceInk: cloud AI dictation for Windows/Android vs local dictation for Mac
VoiceInk is a dictation app for Mac that runs speech models locally on the computer and applies AI post-processing, sold as a one-time licence at the time of writing. Loquil is a cloud-based AI dictation app for Windows, Linux and Android: nothing to download or configure, 35+ languages with a separate output language, free plan and flat monthly plans. The choice is mostly platform and local-vs-cloud.
| Loquil | VoiceInk | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, Android; iOS in development | Mac at the time of writing |
| Processing | Cloud: works on any PC or phone | Local models on the Mac (with optional cloud services) |
| Setup | Install, sign in, dictate | Download models, configure |
| AI cleanup | Yes, plus rewrite/summarize/styles | Yes, configurable |
| Languages | 35+ with separate output language | Depends on the model |
| Price | Free plan; 6 €–10 €/month flat | One-time licence, as far as we know |
| Bring your own API keys | Not needed | Possible for cloud features |
Information about other products reflects their public documentation at the time of writing and may change; check their sites for current details.
Which one to choose
Choose VoiceInk if you are on Mac and want local processing with a one-time price. Choose Loquil if you are on Windows, Linux or Android and want dictation that works out of the box, in many languages, without configuration.
Questions
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Updated: 2026-08-16