Global dictation in any app
Press a global shortcut, speak naturally, and Epilude inserts cleaned-up text into the active field. The product is positioned as voice dictation for writing in any Mac app.
Epilude
Epilude is a Mac voice productivity suite for any app. Dictate, clean up text, match tone, and use Local Mode for on-device dictation.
Voice dictation and cleanup for Mac
Epilude is a voice productivity suite for Mac built around dictation into any app. The basic workflow is simple: press a shortcut, speak naturally, release, and the app turns your speech into formatted text at the cursor.
Beyond transcription, Epilude adds cleanup and writing controls that adapt output for different contexts. It includes AI editing, custom vocabulary, shortcuts, tone matching, and a Local Mode option for fully on-device dictation when privacy matters more than cloud processing.
Core features
AI smart editing while you speak
Epilude removes filler words, fixes grammar, and handles punctuation and mid-sentence corrections as you talk, so the output arrives already formatted.
Custom vocabulary
The app learns names, terms, and spellings you use often, which helps it handle recurring project language and custom terminology.
Voice shortcuts
Saved text and repeated phrases can be triggered with short voice commands, which is useful for recurring responses and boilerplate content.
Context-aware tone matching
Tone Match adjusts wording to fit the app and context, such as making email sound more professional and messages more casual.
Cloud and on-device modes
Local Mode keeps dictation fully on-device and offline on Apple Silicon Macs, while Cloud mode supports 35+ languages and is the default option.
Common ways to use Epilude
Daily writing across communication apps
Use Epilude to draft email replies, Slack messages, and other short-form communication without typing every sentence. The tone-matching and cleanup features help the output fit the context of the app.
Private or offline dictation
Use Local Mode when you want dictation to stay on your Mac and continue working without an internet connection. This suits privacy-sensitive drafting and offline environments.
Repeatable work with specialized terms
Use custom vocabulary and shortcuts for project names, technical terms, recurring phrases, and boilerplate text. That makes the app more useful for repeat work than plain speech-to-text.
Polished notes and updates
Use the product to draft structured updates, notes, or task comments where the final text should be readable and formatted before you paste or send it. The app is positioned to work in tools such as email, chat, docs, and issue trackers.
Team rollout and admin-managed use
Use the team-oriented and enterprise pricing paths when you need shared usage, administrative controls, or procurement-friendly options. The site also points to shared vocabulary, shortcuts, and actions for teams.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Works inside any app on Mac where you can place a cursor.
- Combines dictation with cleanup, vocabulary, shortcuts, and tone matching in one workflow.
- Offers a fully on-device Local Mode for offline use and tighter privacy.
- Free trial is available with no credit card required.
- Pricing page includes individual, local-only, and enterprise-oriented paths.
Cons
- Local Mode is limited to Apple Silicon Macs and works with 25 European languages, while Cloud mode is the broader language option.
- Some enterprise features, including SSO and admin controls, are listed as coming soon rather than fully available.
- Cloud mode is the default and requires an internet connection.
FAQ
What does Epilude do?
Epilude is a Mac-only voice productivity app that lets you dictate by pressing a shortcut, speaking naturally, and releasing to insert formatted text into the app where your cursor is. It also includes voice cleanup, vocabulary, shortcuts, tone matching, and local privacy mode.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Epilude offers a free trial with no credit card required. The pricing page says the trial lasts 14 days or 1,000 words, whichever comes first.
Does Epilude have an offline mode?
Yes. Local Mode runs dictation entirely on your Mac, works offline, and is available for people who want private, on-device dictation without a subscription. The pricing page says it is for Apple Silicon Macs.
Can teams use Epilude?
The pricing page shows team-oriented and enterprise options, including shared vocabulary, shortcuts, and actions for teams, plus enterprise features such as SSO and admin controls that are listed as coming soon.
What is the difference between Cloud mode and Local Mode?
Cloud mode is the default engine and uses Epilude's cloud model. The privacy page says Local Mode uses Epilude Model 4 on the Mac, while Cloud mode requires an internet connection and supports more languages.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Productivity
- Platform
- Mac
- Primary use
- Voice dictation and formatted text entry
- Website
- epilude.com
- Privacy mode
- Local Mode runs fully on-device
- Pricing
- Free trial; paid plans shown on pricing page
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