Fast dictation for Mac
The fastest dictation for Mac.
Almond is engineered for maximum end-to-end speed. In internal tests, Almond was 3x faster end-of-dictation to result in internal tests versus Wispr Flow and other cloud-first dictation models.
What makes Almond feel fast
- Deterministic on-device processing in the critical path.
- No cloud LLM round trip after you finish speaking.
- Low-friction trigger and insertion flow in any text field.
- Automatic cleanup of fillers and false starts so editing is reduced.
Fast where it matters
Speed is not only model latency. It is total time from thought to final text. Almond is tuned for that full workflow: dictation, cleanup, and insertion at your cursor in the apps you already use.
Benchmark qualifier
Based on Almond internal testing (February 15, 2026): same 20-second spoken phrase, measured from end of dictation to visible final text result versus Wispr Flow and other cloud-first dictation models.
- Test date: 2026-02-15
- Input: Same 20-second spoken phrase
- Metric: Elapsed time from end of dictation to visible final result
- Comparison group: Wispr Flow and other cloud-first dictation models
Benchmark method
We measured the same 20-second phrase and timed from end of dictation to final text output. Almond was 3x faster than Wispr Flow and other cloud-first dictation models in this setup. See full details on the benchmark page.
Offline by default
Almond stays fast even with unstable internet because transcription runs locally on your Mac. See the full offline architecture on our offline dictation page.
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