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Native macOS Dictation

Dictation that fits how you work.

Speak naturally in 99+ languages and AimeFlux turns it into clean text using local Whisper transcription, reusable modes, and optional AI cleanup.

Supports Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 13.3 Ventura or later.

Works from the menu bar, then gets out of the way.

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No account required 21-day trial, all features included 99+ languages with Auto-Detect macOS 13.3+ supported Buy once, own forever Apple Silicon native
AimeFlux menu bar recording overlay showing active recording and current mode

Menu Bar Workflow

Everything important stays one click away.

Record, switch models, open history, and manage watched folders without opening Settings or changing apps.

Toggle Mode

Start dictation, speak naturally, and stop when the thought or draft is finished.

Push to Talk

Hold a key or key combo while speaking, then release to finish the capture.

Quick Capture

Save a one-off thought to history and Collections without inserting text into your current app.

AimeFlux menu bar model submenu with selectable local transcription models

Why AimeFlux Exists

Basic dictation stops before the work is done.

Apple Dictation gives you words, but not repeatable output behavior.
Generic Whisper wrappers transcribe audio, then leave cleanup to you.
AI note tools can help, but they often hide what changed or require cloud processing.

AimeFlux keeps capture fast, applies your rules, and shows how raw transcript becomes final text.

Privacy & Local AI

Local by default. Compatible with no-cloud cleanup.

Use local Whisper for transcription, local rules for cleanup, and local-compatible providers when you want AI refinement without cloud calls.

Always Local

Transcription, rules, history, and modes stay on-device.

  • Whisper transcription runs locally
  • Replacements and vocabulary stay local
  • Encrypted history, collections, and reprocessing state stay on your Mac
  • Private modes and collections stay hidden from MCP agent search
  • Compatible with local model providers for no-cloud cleanup
  • Modes and auto-activation rules do not require an account
AimeFlux dashboard showing local usage, history, and capture controls

Optional AI Cleanup

Choose local models or cloud providers.

  • Ollama and local-compatible provider setups
  • OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI (Grok) cloud cleanup support
  • API keys and license state protected with macOS Keychain
  • No cloud processing required for dictation or file transcription
AimeFlux LLM settings

Explore Deeper

Go deeper where it matters to you.

Start with the area closest to your day-to-day work, then dig into the advanced controls when you need more precision.

History & Processing

Find old transcripts, organize Quick Captures into collections, inspect processing diffs, reprocess with new settings, and compare the result against its parent.

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Rules & Modes

Create modes for different jobs so language, translation, replacements, and auto-activation stay repeatable.

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File Transcription

Turn audio and video files into subtitles, transcripts, and structured exports with the same cleanup controls.

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Power User Tools

Use CLI commands, MCP access, and automation hooks when the menu bar is not the right interface.

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Privacy & Local AI

Run transcription and rules locally, then use Ollama or other local-compatible providers for no-cloud cleanup.

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Pricing

Buy once. Own it forever.

Try all features for 21 days. If it fits how you work, buy one license and keep using it without subscriptions.

21-day trial, all features included No account required No subscriptions

Personal License

$25

one-time

Single-device personal license

Solo

For one person using AimeFlux on one Mac.

  • 1 device
  • 21-day trial with all features included
  • All future updates included
  • No subscriptions
  • 30-day refund policy

Pro License

$50

one-time

3-device personal license

Best value

For one person using AimeFlux across their own Macs.

  • 3 devices
  • Get one device free versus buying 3 single-device licenses
  • 21-day trial with all features included
  • All future updates included
  • No subscriptions
  • 30-day refund policy

Team License

$150

one-time

10-device team license

Team

For teams that want one shared license across multiple Macs.

  • 10 devices
  • All features included
  • All future updates included
  • One shared commercial license
  • No subscriptions
  • 30 day refund policy

Start the 21-day trial with all features included, then choose the license that fits when you are ready.

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ChangeLog

Follow what shipped without reading commits.

Public release notes are managed from the dashboard, written in markdown, and published with version numbers and release dates.

v0.15.2

Smart paste and better hold hotkeys

Released June 1, 2026

Added Smart Paste for inline dictation, improved Push-to-talk and Quick Capture hold hotkey combinations, and updated the hotkey UI for longer shortcut combinations.

v0.15.0

Collections, quick capture and stronger privacy controls

Released May 28, 2026

Added history collections, Quick Capture, automatic organization rules and improved privacy for AI integrations with private modes and collections.

v0.14.1

Quality of life changes

Released May 21, 2026

Improved hotkeys, push-to-talk, exports, and settings workflows.

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FAQ

Questions before you try it.

Practical answers about offline use, provider setup, language support, automation, and Apple Silicon requirements.

Does it work offline? +

Yes. Whisper transcription runs locally on your Mac, so dictation and file transcription can work without an internet connection. Saved history stays in a local encrypted database.

Do I need an API key? +

No. API keys are only needed if you enable optional cloud cleanup through OpenAI, Anthropic, or xAI (Grok). In that case, only transcript text is sent to the provider you configure.

Can I use local models? +

Yes. Whisper runs locally for transcription, and optional AI cleanup can target local-compatible providers such as Ollama for no-cloud cleanup.

Is audio uploaded? +

No. Audio is used locally for Whisper transcription and discarded as soon as transcription finishes. If you enable cloud cleanup, only the transcript text is sent to the provider you configure.

Does it support multiple languages? +

Yes. Multilingual support is on by default, with 99+ languages available in Auto-Detect mode. You can also configure language and translation behavior per mode.

Can I use it without AI cleanup? +

Yes. AimeFlux can run with local transcription, deterministic cleanup, replacements, and history only. AI refinement is optional, and local-compatible cleanup providers are supported when you want no-cloud AI.

Apple Silicon only? +

Yes. The current release is built for Apple Silicon Macs.

Can I automate workflows? +

Yes. CLI access, MCP support, watched folders, and reprocessing make it practical to integrate AimeFlux into larger workflows.

What file formats are supported? +

AimeFlux can export subtitles and structured outputs such as SRT, VTT, and JSON.

Can I use it across devices? +

Yes. A single-device personal license covers 1 device, the standard personal license covers up to 3 devices, and the $150 team license covers up to 10 devices on a single license.