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Input 0 vs FluidVoice

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Input 0

6.0
Productivity

Voice input tool with AI transcription

FluidVoice

8.0
Productivity

Offline voice-to-text dictation app with AI enhancement

Metric Input 0 FluidVoice
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 16 1.4K
90-day Installs 64 5.9K
365-day Installs 246 11.6K
Version 0.6.1 1.6.11
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 217 1.8K
GitHub Forks 10 110
Open Issues 1 44
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language Rust Swift
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 6mo ago
First Seen May 13, 2026 Apr 14, 2026

Reviews

Input 0

Input 0 is a macOS voice input tool that offers AI-driven transcription, enabling users to record voice and transcribe it locally. It's ideal for those seeking a privacy-focused, efficient way to input text using voice commands.

Records voice input when a hotkey is held, transcribes it locally using STT, refines it with an LLM, and pastes the result into the active text field.

Pros

  • + Local processing for enhanced privacy
  • + Integration with macOS ecosystem
  • + AI-driven transcription capabilities

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low popularity and adoption
  • - Open issue indicating potential instability

FluidVoice

FluidVoice is a fast, free, and open-source offline voice-to-text app with AI enhancements, ideal for users seeking a cost-effective alternative to paid dictation tools.

FluidVoice converts spoken words into text using offline AI technology, providing a cost-effective and privacy-focused solution for dictation needs.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source with a strong community following
  • + Fast and efficient offline AI-based dictation
  • + Privacy-focused with no reliance on internet services

Cons

  • - Smaller user base compared to established alternatives
  • - Potential stability issues, though actively addressed