Hold fn, speak, and your words appear in any Mac app
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What is HoldTalk?
HoldTalk is a voice dictation app for Mac. Hold the fn key, speak, then release: the text goes in at the cursor, in any app. For long dictation, tap fn once and speak hands-free. Transcription runs on your Mac with Apple's speech engine (SpeechAnalyzer), and HoldTalk does not send your voice to a server or record it. It dictates in English, French and Spanish, keeps a personal dictionary and a searchable history of your last 1,000 dictations. You get 7 days of unlimited dictation, then 2,000 free words a week; HoldTalk Pro is a one-time purchase (19 EUR during the launch) for 2 Macs. Requires Apple silicon and macOS 26 or later.
Key features
- Works in any app where you can type
- On‑device transcription, no cloud processing
- Free tier: 2,000 words per week
- Pro upgrade: unlimited dictation, one‑time purchase
- Supports English, French, Spanish
- Hands‑free mode with fn key
At a glance
- Price
- $0
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Platforms
- macOS
- Website
- holdtalk.app
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026
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HoldTalk: common questions
Is HoldTalk free?
HoldTalk is free to download, with optional paid features or in-app purchases.
What devices does HoldTalk run on?
HoldTalk is a native app for macOS.
Who makes HoldTalk?
HoldTalk is made by Théo Belnou.
What are the best alternatives to HoldTalk?
Popular productivity alternatives to HoldTalk on NativeShelf include Pastemac, Opal, Timery, Structured, PDF Expert.
Is HoldTalk a native app?
Yes. NativeShelf only lists native apps for Apple platforms, and every listing is checked by a person. Web apps and SaaS aren't included.
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