The PromptStream blog
Dictation, done right on macOS and Linux
Guides, comparisons, and tips for turning your voice into text anywhere on macOS and Linux — so you can write at the speed you talk.
- Product
Introducing PromptStream — system-wide dictation for macOS and Linux
Hold a key, speak, release — clean text lands wherever your cursor is, on macOS and now Linux. The fastest way to prompt AI, write emails, and get words out of your head.
- Comparison
The best Wispr Flow alternative for Mac: PromptStream vs. Wispr Flow
Wispr Flow made voice typing on the Mac feel normal. PromptStream does the same job for about half the price — here is an honest side-by-side.
- Comparison
Apple Dictation vs. PromptStream: 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. PromptStream.
- 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 PromptStream.
- 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.