Your keyboard is holding you back.

Make voice your new keyboard. Type 4x faster with private, open source AI dictation. Run locally, bring your own API key, use our Cloud, or deploy on-prem.

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vtypes.term
$vtypes --listen
ready · hold Alt + W + Shift
REC 00:03.4 −18 dB
$whisper v3-turbo · local 312ms
"the sink links in the repo point at cloud dot em"
$screen context · focused window 8ms
Cursor — CLAUDE.md · saw "symlinks", "claude.md"
$post-process · gpt-oss-120b 244ms
"the symlinks in the repo point at claude.md"
pasted → Cursor · 564ms · audio never left the device
~560ms speech to pasted text
0 audio uploaded, local mode
your key BYOK — no subscription
reads your screen context a mic cannot hear
Universal compatibility

One voice. Every app.

Vtypes works system-wide across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Any text field, any application—your voice just works.

4× faster than typing

Your voice outruns your keyboard.

Your thoughts move faster than your fingers ever will. Stop losing ideas to slow typing. Say what you're thinking and move on.

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Keyboard ~45 wpm
Q W E R T Y U I O P delete
Vtypes voice ~220 wpm
Here's a really long sentence that I have to type out and it just goes on forever.
Private and secure

Your data is yours. Period.

Process everything locally on your device, bring your own API key, or connect to our cloud. Don't believe us? See for yourself. Vtypes is fully open-source.

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Smart text cleanup

Auto-correct with AI

Vtypes uses AI to clean up your transcripts. It removes filler words, hesitations, false starts, etc. Speak naturally, Vtypes will handle the rest.

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Works offline

No internet? No problem.

Other dictation tools send your audio straight to the cloud. Vtypes can run entirely on your device — your words never leave your machine. Airplane mode, off the grid, wherever. It just works.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that works for you. No hidden fees.

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Personal

For individuals who want fast, local dictation.

Free
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What's included

  • AI dictation
  • Bring your own API key
  • Offline mode
  • Smart autocorrect
  • Community support
  • Basic agent mode

Enterprise

Custom solutions for teams with advanced needs.

Custom
Billed annually ($96/year)
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What's included

  • Everything in Pro
  • On-premise deployment
  • Custom integrations
  • Data privacy & compliance
  • Dedicated support
  • Bring your own cloud
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