Wave
Native macOS dictation app for instant, private voice-to-text.
Product memo
Wave gives macOS users instant voice-to-text conversion inside any application. It uses local Whisper transcription to keep user data private, or an optional Groq integration for real-time speed. The app emphasizes low-friction, one-key activation, letting users speak intentions directly into their workflow rather than dictating full drafts.
- For who
- macOS users needing voice-to-text
- Solves what
- Instantly converts voice to text in any app, with local privacy.
- Local Whisper dictation
- AI intent-based writing
- Selection replacement
In their own words
The right option
for your every word
A native macOS dictation app that turns your voice into text instantly. Local Whisper for complete privacy or Groq for real-time speed. No accounts. No friction.
Operator & company
Operators
1 person
Company
- Team
Indie / lean
- Founded
Jun 2026
Operating model
- Business model
Donation
- Platform
Desktop
- Audience
General
Builder strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About Wave Expand
Wave provides macOS users with a native dictation experience, converting voice to text instantly within any application. It focuses on privacy by leveraging local Whisper transcription, ensuring all user data remains on-device.
For those prioritizing setup time, an optional Groq API integration is available, allowing for real-time transcription. The app's design centers on low-friction use, featuring one-key activation and the ability to replace selected text, making it a direct tool for capturing thoughts and intentions without dictating full drafts.
This approach serves users who need efficient and private voice input without cloud-based data processing.
Niche context
macOS voice-to-text
5 tracked →Adjacent niches
Competitive context
4 peers · Same primary niche.
Commercial cues
- Model
- free only
- Free tier
- Yes
- Trial
- No
Pricing strategy
Wave is a free, open-source macOS dictation app, emphasizing privacy and speed. It offers an optional Groq integration for users who supply their own API keys.
- • Optional Groq API integration lets users pay for speed with their own.
- • Local Whisper transcription ensures privacy, attracting security-conscious users.