# FoxSay for Mac

> Hold a key, speak, and the text appears.

FoxSay transcribes speech on the Mac with Parakeet or Whisper and pastes the result into the current app. Optional cleanup with a local model or your own API key fixes punctuation or reformats text, with different prompts per app, a history and a personal dictionary.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: SkulkWorks
- Category: Audio & Voice
- Website: https://skulkworks.dev/foxsay
- Source code: https://github.com/skulkworks/foxsay
- License: Apache-2.0
- GitHub stars: 19
- Last commit: 2026-09-17
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/foxsay/

## Questions

### Is FoxSay free?

Yes. FoxSay is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at skulkworks/foxsay.

### Where can I download FoxSay for Mac?

Download FoxSay from the developer's website (skulkworks.dev) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### What are good alternatives to FoxSay?

Other audio & voice apps for Mac worth a look are VoiceInk (open source), Superwhisper (subscription), Orca One (one-time purchase) and Wispr Flow (free + pro).

## Alternatives in Audio & Voice

- [VoiceInk](https://macworthy.com/apps/voiceink/): Open-source, on-device voice typing. (Open source)
- [Superwhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/superwhisper/): Dictation that writes like you do. (Subscription)
- [Orca One](https://macworthy.com/apps/orca-one/): Dictation and meeting notes that never leave your Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Wispr Flow](https://macworthy.com/apps/wispr-flow/): Talk naturally and get tidy, written text. (Free + Pro)
- [FineTune](https://macworthy.com/apps/finetune/): Per-app volume and EQ from the menu bar, free. (Open source)
- [Lyrimuse](https://macworthy.com/apps/lyrimuse/): Word-by-word lyrics for whatever is playing. (Open source)
- [MacWhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/macwhisper/): Accurate transcription that stays on your Mac. (Free + Pro)
- [Audio Hijack](https://macworthy.com/apps/audio-hijack/): Record any audio, from any app. (One-time purchase)

Tags: dictation, speech to text, open source