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Input 0 vs Hex

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Input 0

6.0
Productivity

Voice input tool with AI transcription

Hex

7.0
Productivity

Voice-to-text transcription and paste tool

Metric Input 0 Hex
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 63 271
90-day Installs 170 905
365-day Installs 170 1.7K
Version 0.6.1 0.7.6
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 217 1.3K
GitHub Forks 10 98
Open Issues 1 56
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Rust Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 4mo ago
First Seen May 13, 2026 Jan 7, 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

Hex

Hex is a unique voice-to-text transcription tool that integrates with hex codes, making it ideal for developers and designers who frequently work with hexadecimal values.

Hex converts spoken words into text and supports hex code integration, enhancing productivity for those working with hex values.

Pros

  • + Unique integration of voice-to-text with hex codes
  • + Active development and prompt issue resolution
  • + Auto-update feature for seamless experience

Cons

  • - Niche appeal may limit its user base
  • - Past microphone issues, though resolved