Is There a VoiceInk for Windows?
The short answer
No. VoiceInk is a macOS-only project and requires a recent macOS release, so there is no Windows version. SayCopyPaste does the same core job on Windows: hold a key, talk, release, and the text lands on your clipboard ready to paste.
What SayCopyPaste gives you on Windows
- +A native Windows app, which VoiceInk does not have.
- +Push-to-talk with a single key: tap Right Alt on Windows, hold Globe or Fn on a Mac.
- +A signed, notarized installer with automatic updates, so there is nothing to build or self-manage.
- +One account across Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, with transcript history synced.
What VoiceInk genuinely does well
- ·VoiceInk is open source under GPL-3.0 and free if you build it yourself.
- ·It runs entirely on-device, which is the right answer for anyone who does not want audio leaving their machine.
- ·It is actively developed and the community around it is responsive.
| On Windows | SayCopyPaste | VoiceInk |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on Windows | Yes, native | No, macOS only |
| Price | Paid | Free, open source |
| Setup | Signed installer, auto-updates | Build from source or grab a release |
| Fully on-device processing | No | Yes |
When you should stay put
If you are on a Mac and want free, open source and fully on-device, VoiceInk is a better match for those values than anything we sell. This page is only for people who need dictation on a Windows machine, where VoiceInk cannot go.
Common questions
Can I run VoiceInk on Windows?
No. VoiceInk is built for macOS and depends on Apple frameworks. There is no Windows build.
What is the closest VoiceInk alternative on Windows?
SayCopyPaste for the same push-to-talk-into-clipboard flow. If free and fully local matters more than convenience, look for an on-device Whisper wrapper for Windows instead.
Does SayCopyPaste run on-device like VoiceInk?
No, and that is the honest trade. VoiceInk processes locally. If your requirement is that audio never leaves your machine, VoiceInk is the better fit and we would not talk you out of it.
VoiceInk platform support verified 2026-08-17 on the VoiceInk site. Subject to change. Full SayCopyPaste vs VoiceInk comparison.