First public release of Apace — fast, private, on-device dictation for macOS (Apple Silicon).
- Hold Right Option, speak, release — text appears in any app
- On-device transcription (Parakeet / Whisper / Apple) — audio never leaves your Mac
- Optional AI cleanup (on-device by default; bring your own cloud key if you prefer)
- Free and open source
Requires macOS on Apple Silicon. Download Apace.dmg below.