BoloMic

BoloMic is a voice-to-text application designed for developers that runs entirely on the user's local machine. It transcribes speech and uses an on-device model to clean and format the output into finished text such as commit messages, tickets, or polished prose. The tool uses push-to-talk functionality and pastes the resulting text at the user's cursor in any application. It supports custom vocabulary and an optional bring-your-own cloud key feature that is off by default. The software is currently available for Mac, with Windows support listed as a roadmap item.

The software currently supports Mac, with Windows support listed as a roadmap item. Users can join the waitlist to get early access before the full launch. There is no account needed to use the core features, and the bring-your-own cloud key is optional and off by default.

The pricing model offers a one-time payment of $49 for local transcription and AI forever on Mac first, with free updates for a year. Alternatively, users can choose a free tier with a $5/mo Pro tier that includes agentic commands and sync, with the option to cancel anytime.

The local speech model transcribes audio and then discards it, ensuring that 0 bytes are sent to a server unless the user chooses the optional cloud key feature. The on-device model also cleans and formats the text, handling punctuation, formatting, or commands like making a ticket.

The tool features push-to-talk functionality, allowing users to hold a hotkey and talk from anywhere on their system. The transcribed text then lands at the user's cursor in any app, including editors, terminals, browsers, and chat applications.

Users can add custom terms, names, and replacements so the tool spells their specific stack and project correctly. This customization ensures that the output matches the user's technical environment and terminology.

The tool is designed for developers who want to dictate finished work like commit messages, tickets, and clean prose without uploading audio to a server. It is particularly suited for environments where cloud tools are banned or where privacy is a priority.

Some reviewers on Reddit mention building local voice dictation that turns talk into finished text, emphasizing the need for tools that do more than just transcribe. They appreciate the ability to speak and get finished text where their cursor is.

The tool runs entirely on the user's local machine, meaning the audio never leaves the machine and no network call is required for core functions. This makes it suitable for environments with slow Wi-Fi or strict network policies.

The website states that the tool does not upload audio to a server and does not screenshot the screen for context, unlike some cloud dictation tools. It processes audio locally and keeps the thinking on the user's machine.

The tool supports agentic commands such as making a commit message, turning notes into a ticket, or summarizing highlighted text. These commands are processed locally without needing a network connection.

The tool allows users to paste the resulting text at their cursor in any application, including editors, terminals, browsers, and chat apps. This integration works seamlessly across different software environments.

The tool is built in the open and has a privacy policy available on the website. It is designed to be lean and fast with a light memory footprint on the user's machine.

You can reach BoloMic by e-mail at hello@bolomic.com.

The official website of BoloMic is bolomic.com.