Your keyboard is holding you back.

Make voice your new keyboard. Type 4x faster with private, open source AI dictation. Run locally, bring your own API key, use our Cloud, or deploy on-prem.

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vtypes.term

$vtypes --listen

›ready · hold Alt + W + Shift

REC 00:03.4 −18 dB

$whisper v3-turbo · local 312ms

›"the sink links in the repo point at cloud dot em"

$screen context · focused window 8ms

›Cursor — CLAUDE.md · saw "symlinks", "claude.md"

$post-process · gpt-oss-120b 244ms

›"the symlinks in the repo point at claude.md"

✓pasted → Cursor · 564ms · audio never left the device

~560ms speech to pasted text

0 audio uploaded, local mode

your key BYOK — no subscription

reads your screen context a mic cannot hear

Universal compatibility

One voice. Every app.

Vtypes works system-wide across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Any text field, any application—your voice just works.

4× faster than typing

Your voice outruns your keyboard.

Your thoughts move faster than your fingers ever will. Stop losing ideas to slow typing. Say what you're thinking and move on.

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Keyboard ~45 wpm

Q W E R T Y U I O P delete

Vtypes voice ~220 wpm

Here's a really long sentence that I have to type out and it just goes on forever.

Private and secure

Your data is yours. Period.

Process everything locally on your device, bring your own API key, or connect to our cloud. Don't believe us? See for yourself. Vtypes is fully open-source.

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Smart text cleanup

Auto-correct with AI

Vtypes uses AI to clean up your transcripts. It removes filler words, hesitations, false starts, etc. Speak naturally, Vtypes will handle the rest.

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Works offline

No internet? No problem.

Other dictation tools send your audio straight to the cloud. Vtypes can run entirely on your device — your words never leave your machine. Airplane mode, off the grid, wherever. It just works.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

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Personal

For individuals who want fast, local dictation.

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What's included

AI dictation
Bring your own API key
Offline mode
Smart autocorrect
Community support
Basic agent mode

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Pro

Full power with cloud transcription and advanced integrations.

$8 / month

Billed annually ($96/year)

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What's included

Everything in Personal
AI dictation
Cross-device sync
Unlimited words per month
Priority support

Enterprise

Custom solutions for teams with advanced needs.

Custom

Billed annually ($96/year)

What's included

Everything in Pro
On-premise deployment
Custom integrations
Data privacy & compliance
Dedicated support
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