Is Amical really free?

Yes, Amical is open-source (MIT licensed) and free to use. You can run AI models locally on your machine at no cost. If you choose to use cloud-based providers like OpenAI, you may need to provide your own API key which could incur external costs.

Does Amical work offline?

Yes. Amical is designed to be local-first. You can download and run AI models directly on your hardware, ensuring your voice data never leaves your computer.

Which operating systems are supported?

Amical currently supports macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows. Linux support is planned, and mobile versions for iOS and Android are in development.

How does context awareness work?

Amical detects which application is currently focused (e.g., a code editor vs. a social media app) and uses that information to guide the AI in formatting the text, choosing appropriate punctuation, and setting the right tone.

Can I use my own AI models?

Yes, Amical integrates with Ollama and other local providers, allowing you to choose the specific models that best fit your performance and accuracy needs.

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Amical

Open-source, local-first AI dictation and transcription app. Features context-aware formatting, offline privacy, and custom voice commands for Mac and Windows.

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Dictation

Meeting Assistant

Open Source

Voice-to-Text

Privacy-Focused

Productivity

Local AI

Speech Recognition

Tool information

Provider

Amical AI

Platforms

macOS

Windows

Linux

Languages

English

Spanish

French

German

Chinese

Japanese

Portuguese

Italian

Russian

Over 50+ languages supported

API Available

Yes

Added to directory

3 months ago

Last updated

about 2 months ago

Rating

Not available

Pricing

Free

About Amical

What the tool does and who it's for

Amical is an open-source, local-first AI desktop application designed for high-speed dictation, meeting transcription, and note-taking. Unlike standard speech-to-text tools, Amical is context-aware, automatically adjusting its formatting and tone based on the active application, whether you are drafting a formal email in Gmail, messaging on Slack, or writing code in an IDE. It leverages both local AI models (via Whisper and Ollama) for maximum privacy and cloud-based models for enhanced accuracy. Users can control the app via a floating desktop widget, custom hotkeys, and voice commands. It is built with a privacy-first mindset, allowing for fully offline operation and one-click installation of local models.

Key capabilities

Context-Aware Dictation: Automatically formats text based on the active application (Slack, Gmail, Jira, etc.).

Local-First Processing: Supports offline transcription using local models for maximum data privacy.

Custom Vocabulary: Add industry-specific jargon, technical terms, and proper nouns to improve accuracy.

Floating Desktop Widget: Quickly start or stop transcription without leaving your current workflow.

Voice-Activated Workflows: Use voice commands and MCP integrations to control apps hands-free.

Hybrid Model Support: Switch seamlessly between local AI and cloud-based models like OpenAI Whisper API.

Custom Hotkeys: Configure personalized keyboard shortcuts for common actions and triggers.

Meeting Transcription: Capture both microphone and system audio for comprehensive meeting notes.

Pricing

Free — plans below

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