Voice to text, anywhere.
Press Option+V, speak, and your words appear in whatever app has focus. Everything runs on your Mac. Nothing is ever sent to the cloud.
Free forever, for everyone. No signup, no account, no credit card.
macOS 10.15+ · Apple Silicon
Dictation that just works.
No apps to switch to. No browser tabs. Just your voice, instantly typed wherever your cursor is.
Press & Speak
Hit Option+V anywhere on your Mac. Speak naturally. Your words appear in whatever app has focus: emails, docs, Slack, code editors.
100% On-Device
Nothing leaves your Mac. Whisper AI runs locally with Metal GPU acceleration. No cloud, no uploads, no data collection.
Blazing Fast
Real-time transcription powered by Apple Silicon. Sub-second processing with Silero voice activity detection for clean results.
Works Everywhere
A tiny floating pill sits at the top of your screen. Dictate into any app: browsers, terminals, design tools, messaging apps.
Your voice stays on your Mac.
Vaak runs a full AI model directly on your Apple Silicon GPU. Your audio is never recorded, never uploaded, and never stored. No servers, no accounts, no sign-up, no data collection. Period.
Three steps. That's it.
Press Option+V
Option+V from anywhere on your Mac. Customize it in settings.
Speak naturally
The floating pill pulses while you talk. Silence auto-stops recording.
Text appears
Your words are typed into whatever app has focus. Emails, docs, chat, anything.
Free. For everyone. Forever.
No signup, no account, no credit card. Download Vaak and start dictating. Every future update is free too.
Unlimited dictation, on us.
- ✓Unlimited dictation, no usage caps
- ✓No account, no sign-in, nothing to create
- ✓100% on-device and private
- ✓Works in every app on your Mac
- ✓All future updates included, free
macOS 10.15+ · Apple Silicon
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Everything you need to know before you start.
Is Vaak really free?
Yes. Vaak is completely free to download and use. No subscription, no payment, no credit card, ever. Just download it and start dictating.
Do I need an account or sign-up?
No. There is no account, no sign-in, and nothing to create. Download the app, grant microphone and accessibility access once, and press Option+V.
Is Vaak truly private?
Yes. Vaak is a 100% on-device and truly private solution, designed with privacy as the first priority. Nothing you say ever leaves your Mac.
Is my audio really processed on-device?
Yes. Vaak runs locally on your Mac using Metal GPU acceleration. Nothing is sent to our servers. No recordings are ever uploaded or stored anywhere.
How do I get updates?
Every update is free. When we ship a new version, just download the latest copy from this page and replace your existing app. Your settings stay intact.
Does Vaak work on Windows or Linux?
Not yet. Vaak is macOS only right now, requiring macOS 10.15+ and Apple Silicon for GPU-accelerated inference. Windows and Linux are on the roadmap.
Will my data be sold or used for training?
Never. Nothing leaves your device. Vaak is a fully on-device solution for complete privacy.
Is there an enterprise solution?
Yes, please drop us a note at support@sarthiai.com with your requirements and we'll get back to you soon.
Still have questions? Email support@sarthiai.com
Ready to ditch typing?
Download Vaak, press Option+V, and let your voice do the work. Completely free. No signup, no account, no credit card.
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