OSGKeyboard
Free · Open · Cross-platform
Speak it. It's typed.
OSGKeyboard is a free, open-source voice keyboard for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Dictate in any app; on-device recognition stays private by default. Bring your own API key for AI polish — skip another dictation subscription.
Why people switch to OSGKeyboard
Works everywhere
Messages, Notes, Notion, Cursor, Mail, WeChat — wherever the cursor is.
On-device by default
Local ASR on iOS; optional local models on Mac. Cloud only when you opt in.
BYOK polish
Use DeepSeek, OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, or any compatible endpoint.
Phone + Mac
Custom keyboard on iOS/iPadOS; hold Option for global Mac dictation.
Who it is for
- Users looking for a Typeless or Superwhisper alternative without another subscription
- People who want privacy-first dictation that does not upload audio by default
- Developers and power users who already pay for LLM APIs and want BYOK
- Anyone who needs the same voice workflow on iPhone and Mac
Get started
- Install from the App Store.
- On iOS: enable the keyboard and Full Access. On Mac: grant Microphone + Accessibility.
- Speak — text lands at the cursor. Add an API key only if you want AI polish.
Full steps: Install guide. Feature deep-dive: Mac global dictation. Side-by-side: Compare products.
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