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.

Download on the App Store OSGKeyboard on iPad, Mac, and iPhone

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

Get started

  1. Install from the App Store.
  2. On iOS: enable the keyboard and Full Access. On Mac: grant Microphone + Accessibility.
  3. 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.

Download

Download on the App Store