Amical is an open-source desktop application that enables hands-free dictation, meeting transcription, and effortless note-taking. It is context-aware, adapting its transcription based on the application in use, and supports both local and cloud-based AI models for transcription and formatting.

Amical

Name: Amical
Brand: Amical
SKU: 254707
Price: 49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.94 (18 reviews)

Turn speech into polished text in any app—with local or cloud AI and support for 100+ languages

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Typing is the bottleneck between what you think and what you ship. Amical turns your voice into perfectly formatted text in any app, on any device, all while keeping your audio private.

TL;DR

Speak into any app on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android and get auto-formatted text that matches the context
Customize your dictation with your own vocabulary, shortcuts, and voice commands across 100+ supported languages

At-a-glance

amical.ai

Alternative to

Grammarly, Otter.ai, WisprFlow

Integrations

API, Discord, Gmail, Jira, Slack

Best for

Content creators, Remote teams, Solopreneurs

Amical

Type faster in any app with AI dictation

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Dictate text into any app with private, open-source AI that auto-formats for context on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android

Go from speech to text in any app

Speak directly into any text field without switching apps or copying and pasting
Auto-format your dictation to match the context of whatever app you're in, from emails and Slack messages to social media posts
Use Amical on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android so your workflow stays consistent across every device

Choose local or cloud AI models

Run transcription entirely on your device with local Whisper models for maximum privacy
Switch to cloud AI models for faster processing when speed matters more than air-gap privacy
Keep your data yours—Amical never retains audio or trains on your transcriptions, regardless of which model you use

Work faster with custom shortcuts

Trigger dictation from anywhere with a single hotkey, then speak and move on
Set up custom shortcuts and voice commands to trigger frequent actions hands-free, keeping your flow uninterrupted

Speak any language, get perfect text

Transcribe and dictate across 100+ languages with native-level accuracy, including mixed-language dictation in the same session
Add your own terminology, jargon, and proper nouns to a custom vocabulary so Amical always gets your industry-specific language right
Adapt Amical to your personal writing style as it learns your vocabulary and tone over time

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	License Tier 1 $49$180 Lifetime access	License Tier 2 $129$540 Lifetime access	Recommended License Tier 3 $249$1,260 Lifetime access	License Tier 4 $449$2,700 Lifetime access
Team member(s)	1	3	7	15
Total words per month using cloud	200,000	600,000	1,400,000	3,000,000
Total words per month using local models	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
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Custom vocabulary
AI formatting
100+ languages
Command mode
Integrations
Mobile apps

Refundable up to 60 days

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Founded July 1, 2025

Vancouver

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amical.ai

Privacy-first local transcription

Amical was created to keep speech-to-text processing entirely on the user's device, ensuring that words never leave your computer.

Its local-first AI engine transcribes in real time without internet or server delays, preserving privacy and speed.

Running entirely on the user's CPU and GPU, it safeguards conversations, brainstorms, and meeting notes with 100% privacy.

As an open-source project, it invites auditing, tweaking, and forking while maintaining a small installer footprint.

Trained for high accuracy in over 30 languages, Amical adapts to diverse use cases—from writing novels to hands-free coding—making dictation effortless.

Naomi_Amical

Co-Founder

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Does Amical support multiple languages?

Can I use Amical without an internet connection?

How does Amical adapt to different applications?

Can I customize keyboard shortcuts in Amical?

Does Amical collect any user data?

Amical is appreciated for its lightning-fast transcription, accurate results, and seamless local AI options. Some users have reported minor issues with sound customization and language detection. Overall, Amical is a solid buy for those in need of a reliable speech-to-text solution. With a 60-day money-back guarantee, it's definitely worth a try.

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Amical

Dictate text into any app with private, open-source AI that auto-formats for context on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android

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Privacy-first local transcription

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What is Amical?

What does pooling mean?

How do I install Amical on macOS?

Does Amical support multiple languages?

Can I use Amical without an internet connection?

How does Amical adapt to different applications?

Can I customize keyboard shortcuts in Amical?

Does Amical collect any user data?

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