Lispr

Mac and Windows voice dictation and translation app with no sign-up required

ProductivityLaunched Sep 2026

The story

Lispr is a lightweight MacOS and Windows application that enables instant voice dictation and translation. Hold a key to dictate in your native language, tap a second key to translate into one of 32 target languages, and the text appears at your cursor in any app. With support for approximately 99 input languages, transcription in under a second, and no account required, Lispr streamlines multilingual communication without the overhead of traditional dictation tools.

Overview

Lispr is a MacOS and Windows voice dictation and translation tool designed for users who need fast, accurate speech-to-text conversion across languages. The application works by holding a modifier key to record speech, optionally adding a second key mid-speech to trigger translation into one of 32 supported target languages. The transcribed or translated text is then inserted directly at the user's cursor in any application, eliminating the need for copy-paste or app switching. Built on the Whisper large-v3-turbo speech model, Lispr achieves transcription in approximately 0.35 seconds and translation in roughly 0.7 seconds, making it one of the fastest solutions in its category. The tool is designed for developers, writers, multilingual professionals, and anyone seeking to reduce typing time while maintaining privacy and simplicity. Lispr requires no account to use, is notarized by Apple for security, and keeps no recordings or training data, making it a privacy-first alternative to cloud-dependent dictation services.

Key features

Push-to-talk voice dictation

Hold the Option key to dictate in any language; text appears at your cursor in under a second.

Built-in translation

Add the Control key mid-speech to translate your sentence into one of 32 native languages instantly.

Works in any app

Lispr types directly into Slack, Notes, Figma, Terminal, or any application with a text cursor.

Custom vocabulary

Add product names, code identifiers, and custom terms that are respected in both dictation and translation.

No account required

Download and use immediately without sign-up; optional account only needed to sync Pro across devices.

Apple-notarized security

Every release is scanned for malware and signed with an Apple Developer ID for safe installation.

Use cases

1
Multilingual communication
Quickly compose messages in languages you don't fluently speak by dictating in your native language and translating on the fly.
2
Hands-free note-taking
Capture ideas and notes without typing, ideal for developers, writers, and professionals who prefer speaking over keyboard input.
3
Accessibility and ergonomics
Reduce repetitive strain and typing fatigue by using voice input for extended writing sessions.
4
Code and technical documentation
Dictate code comments, variable names, and documentation with custom vocabulary support for technical terms.

FAQ

Does Lispr work offline?

No. Transcription runs in the cloud, which enables the fast speed (0.35 seconds) and high accuracy. Audio is encrypted in transit, transcribed, then discarded; no recordings are kept or used for model training.

Is Lispr really free?

Yes. Dictation and translation are free and permanent. The free plan includes a weekly allowance of dictation minutes; Lispr Pro ($7.99/month or $79/year) removes the cap. The first 1,000 early active users receive Pro free forever.

Which languages does Lispr support?

Lispr understands approximately 99 languages for dictation via Whisper. It translates into 32 polished target languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic, Hindi, and many others.

What are the system requirements?

macOS 11 Big Sur or newer on Apple Silicon or Intel Macs. The download is approximately 6 MB; installed size is around 17 MB.