Indian language workflows
DeepType
vs Kivi by Sarvam
Kivi is Sarvam’s Mac voice app, sometimes searched for as Kiwi. It leans on Indian languages and editing by voice. DeepType leans on local speech recognition.
Reviewed October 8, 2026 · By the DeepType team
Side by side
| What matters | DeepType | Kivi by Sarvam |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS 14 or later; Apple Silicon recommended | Mac; macOS 14 or later advertised |
| Speech processing | On your Mac, with no cloud transcription fallback | The reviewed product pages do not show a fully local audio path |
| Offline use | After explicitly installing a compatible local model | Not confirmed by the reviewed official documentation |
| Account | No account or API key required in the app | Required, according to Kivi’s privacy policy |
| Price model | Free; no dictation subscription | Free during alpha; future pricing may change |
| Text cleanup | Local cleanup levels, per app styles, vocabulary and learned corrections | Remembered corrections, app personas, drafting and voice editing |
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Pick DeepType if
You want your voice to stay on your Mac.
You want a documented local transcription path with no account. Pick a model that covers your language and try it with your own speech.
Pick Kivi by Sarvam if
Its workflow fits you better.
You mix English and Indian languages, or want to draft and edit by voice. Kivi advertises 22+ Indian languages and is free during alpha.
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.