Product memo
VTT offers a native macOS dictation experience, prioritizing privacy with on-device transcription. It allows users to choose between Apple's built-in engines or integrate their own API keys for cloud-based services like Deepgram, OpenAI, and ElevenLabs, routing each language to its well-suited-suited engine. This approach targets Mac users seeking a system-integrated, private dictation tool that handles diverse languages and accents effectively.
For who
macOS users needing private dictation
Solves what
Private, on-device voice-to-text dictation for any Mac app.
- On-device transcription
- Per-language engine routing
- Cloud engine integration
In their own words
Stop typing. Start talking.
Dictation so native you’d swear Apple shipped it. Private on-device transcription , the best cloud engines when you want them, and a model picked per language.
Commercial cues
Model
free only
Free tier
Yes
Trial
No
Pricing Strategy
VTT offers a free On-device tier, with Cloud Engines handled through custom pricing.
- • BYOK cloud integration shifts compute cost to user
- • Per-language routing adds granular control for power users
- • Usage-based pricing follows actual activity.
Operator context
Operating setup
Team
Indie / lean
LLM classification
Founded
Jun 2026
Platform
Desktop
Audience
General
Social footprint
Tech stack
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About VTT Expand
A native macOS dictation app with on-device and cloud engine options.