Use your computer how it should have always been
sqeakd is a native macOS app that puts you back in control. Your data stays on your Mac. No cloud sync required. No tracking. Just pure, powerful computing.
macOS 12.0 or later • Free download • No account required
Your data. Your Mac. Your control.
Built with local-first principles, sqeakd keeps everything on your device where it belongs.
100% Private
No cloud servers. No data collection. Everything stays encrypted on your Mac. We can't see your data because we never have it.
Local-First
Works offline. Instant performance. No internet required. Your files are yours, stored locally, accessible always.
Lightning Fast
Native performance. No network latency. Direct access to your files means everything happens instantly.
Why we're not on the App Store
The App Store has restrictions that would compromise sqeakd's core principles. By distributing directly, we can:
- Maintain complete local-first architecture without sandboxing limitations
- Guarantee zero data collection (App Store requires analytics)
- Give you full control over updates and features
Built for how you actually work
Native macOS
Built specifically for Mac. Feels right at home with your other apps. Optimized for Apple Silicon and Intel.
No Account Needed
Download, install, use. No sign-up. No email. No personal information. Just install and start working.
Offline Always
Works perfectly without internet. On a plane? In a coffee shop? Doesn't matter. sqeakd just works.
Your Files, Your Way
Store files anywhere on your Mac. Organize however you want. No proprietary formats or lock-in.
sqeakd vs WhisperFlow
Both are great tools. Here's how we're different.
sqeakd
- 100% Local Processing - Everything runs on your Mac, no cloud needed
- Zero Data Collection - We can't see your data because we never have it
- Works Offline - No internet? No problem
- Free Forever - No subscription, no cloud fees
- Direct Distribution - No App Store restrictions
WhisperFlow
- Cloud-Based - Requires internet connection for processing
- Data Synced - Audio sent to servers for transcription
- Offline Limited - Reduced functionality without internet
- Premium Features - Advanced cloud AI models available
- Team Features - Built for collaboration
sqeakd vs Siri
Different tools for different needs.
sqeakd
- Transcription Focused - Built specifically for accurate text transcription
- Local Processing - Nothing leaves your Mac
- Global Hotkey - Instant access with ⌘K from anywhere
- Export & Save - Full control over your transcriptions
- No Apple Account - Works independently
Siri
- Voice Assistant - General-purpose AI assistant
- Cloud Processing - Sends voice data to Apple servers
- Limited Transcription - Basic dictation features
- No Export - Transcriptions aren't easily saved
- System Integration - Deep macOS and ecosystem integration
Free. Forever.
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Join the local-first movement. Download sqeakd today and experience computing the way it should be.
Free • macOS 12.0+ • Direct download