The Murmur blog
Dictation, done right on your Mac
Guides, comparisons, and tips for turning your voice into text anywhere on macOS — so you can write at the speed you talk.
- Comparison
The best Wispr Flow alternative for Mac: Murmur vs. Wispr Flow
Wispr Flow made voice typing on the Mac feel normal. Murmur does the same job for about half the price — here is an honest side-by-side.
- Comparison
Apple Dictation vs. Murmur: better voice typing on your Mac
Your Mac already has dictation built in — and it is free. So when is a paid app worth it? An honest look at Apple Dictation vs. Murmur.
- Guide
How to dictate on your Mac: turn your voice into text anywhere
Speaking is 3–4× faster than typing. Here is how to turn your voice into text on a Mac — with the free built-in tool and with Murmur.
- Notes
Speaking is 3–4× faster than typing. Why do we still type?
The average person types ~40 words a minute and speaks ~150. What that gap is worth over a working day — and where dictation actually fits.