Local + optional cloud AI
DeepType
vs FluidVoice
Both apps dictate locally on a Mac. FluidVoice adds a wider writing toolkit, including its Fluid Intelligence model.
Reviewed October 8, 2026 · By the DeepType team
Side by side
| What matters | DeepType | FluidVoice |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS 14 or later; Apple Silicon recommended | macOS 15 or later; Apple Silicon and Intel paths |
| Speech processing | On your Mac, with no cloud transcription fallback | Local speech models; optional local or cloud text enhancement |
| Offline use | After explicitly installing a compatible local model | Available with local speech and enhancement models installed |
| Account | No account or API key required in the app | Free; optional external AI services have their own requirements |
| Price model | Free; no dictation subscription | Free; optional external services may charge |
| Text cleanup | Local cleanup levels, per app styles, vocabulary and learned corrections | Fluid Intelligence, app prompts, Write Mode and Command Mode |
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Pick DeepType if
You want your voice to stay on your Mac.
You use macOS 14, or want a smaller dictation setup built around vocabulary, explicit replacements and local transcript history.
Pick FluidVoice if
Its workflow fits you better.
You want richer writing modes and local AI rewriting, and your Mac meets FluidVoice’s requirements. FluidVoice is also free, so price alone does not separate them.
Sources and scope
Based on the official pages below, reviewed October 8, 2026. DeepType publishes this comparison, so it is not an independent benchmark. We have not measured relative accuracy or speed. Check each provider for current plans and availability.