Typeless works everywhere. OnType works best on Mac.
Typeless is a capable cross-platform voice tool with a generous 8,000-word free tier. But when you live on macOS, a native app built for Apple Silicon outperforms every wrapper — and gives you unlimited local dictation without a subscription.
What people struggle with today.
The cross-platform tax
Typeless runs on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. That broad compatibility comes at a cost: deeper OS integration, lower latency, and native feel are always compromised.
Free tier has a ceiling
Typeless Free limits you to 8,000 words per week. OnType's on-device MLX engine has no word limits — dictate as much as you want, every day, for free. Upgrade to Cloud Engine Pro only when you want maximum accuracy, not because you hit a cap.
Pro costs more, works the same
Typeless Pro is $12/month billed annually ($30/month monthly). OnType Pro is $8–9/month with a free unlimited local engine. Same cloud accuracy, lower price, and your data never leaves your Mac unless you choose to.
How OnType solves it.
Unlimited free local dictation
OnType's on-device MLX engine has no word limits, no weekly caps, no credit counters. Dictate as much as you want, every day, for free. Cloud Engine Pro is an upgrade, not a necessity.
Lower price, native performance
OnType Pro is $8–9/month — less than Typeless Pro at $12/month annual. And you get Apple Silicon-optimized MLX, not a cross-platform wrapper running in a web view.
Your choice: local or cloud
Typeless routes all dictation through the cloud even on the free tier. OnType runs AI locally for free and lets you upgrade to Cloud Engine Pro only when you want server-grade accuracy. You control when and if your data leaves your Mac.
Frequently asked questions.
For macOS users who care about performance, privacy, and native feel — yes. OnType is purpose-built for macOS and Apple Silicon. Typeless is a solid cross-platform option if you need Windows or Android support.
Typeless offers on-device history storage, but core dictation and AI features require cloud connectivity with no fully offline mode. OnType's on-device MLX engine handles complete transcription and rewriting locally for free, with Cloud Engine Pro as an optional upgrade.
Typeless Free gives you 8,000 words per week with a 30-day Pro trial. OnType gives you unlimited words per week with no time limit. You only pay when you want Cloud Engine Pro accuracy.
Absolutely. Many users try both and stick with the one that fits their workflow. OnType offers a 14-day Cloud Engine trial with no credit card required.