Lexi AI is a voice-to-text desktop application for Mac and Windows that converts your speech into formatted text across your apps, including Slack, Gmail, Notion, VS Code, and more. It features voice dictation, a Meeting Note Taker that automatically detects when meetings start and stop and transcribes the full meeting, AI document generation, and AI actions.

Which apps does Lexi AI work with?

Lexi AI works with desktop apps on Mac and Windows. Popular integrations include Slack, Gmail, Google Docs, Notion, VS Code, Zoom, Microsoft Word, Linear, Figma, and more. It types directly into whatever app you're using.

Lexi AI offers a free plan with basic voice dictation features. The Pro plan is available for $12/month and includes unlimited dictation, the Meeting Note Taker, AI document generation, and AI actions.

What languages does Lexi AI support?

Lexi AI supports 20+ languages for voice dictation and transcription, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, and many more.

How is Lexi AI different from built-in dictation?

Unlike built-in OS dictation, Lexi AI provides AI-powered formatting, context-aware transcription, a Meeting Note Taker with automatic meeting start/stop detection and full meeting transcription, enhanced summaries, document generation, and AI actions on both Mac and Windows. It understands context from the app you're using to deliver more accurate, formatted output.

Is my voice data secure with Lexi AI?

Yes. SpeakLexi encrypts all data in transit and at rest. Audio recordings are processed in real-time for transcription and are not stored after processing. We do not allow third-party AI providers to train models on your data, and we never sell your personal information.

Last updated July 2026

Lexi AI vs Apple Mac Dictation

VerdictMac Dictation is a good free baseline for occasional use; Lexi AI is worth it if you dictate heavily, need meeting notes, or want AI-cleaned formatted output.

Lexi AI price

$20/mo

Apple Mac Dictation price

Free

Shared context

Lexi AI only

Lexi AI free tier

Yes

What is Apple Mac Dictation? Apple Mac Dictation is a free speech-to-text tool built into macOS. It activates with a double-tap of the Fn key, works in any app, and processes audio on-device on Apple Silicon. Lexi AI is a paid alternative designed for power users who need significantly higher accuracy, AI-cleaned formatting, filler word removal, and meeting transcription.

Which is right for you?

Choose Apple Mac Dictation if you need:

Apple Mac Dictation is a strong product. It may be the better pick for your situation.

Completely free — no subscription required
No installation needed — built into macOS
Offline processing on Apple Silicon

Choose Lexi AI if you want:

Lexi AI shares fast context across every app — your meetings, dictation, and documents all feed one AI that already knows your work.

AI formatting — removes filler words, fixes punctuation, handles complex jargon automatically
Meeting transcription built in — Mac Dictation cannot record system audio
Works natively on both Mac and Windows

Feature comparison

Feature	Lexi AI	Apple Mac Dictation
Shared, fast context across every app	Yes	No
System-wide Dictation	Yes	Yes
AI Punctuation & Formatting	Yes	No
Filler Word Removal	Yes	No
Meeting Transcription	Yes	No
Windows Support	Yes	No
Cost	$20/mo	Free

Pricing

Best value

Lexi AI Pro

$20/ month

iVerified July 2026

Free tierYes

IncludesAll features

PlatformMac + Windows

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Apple Mac Dictation

Free

Free tierAlways free

IncludesDictation only

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Frequently asked questions

Why pay for Lexi AI when Mac Dictation is free?

Mac Dictation is adequate for occasional short phrases, but it types exactly what you say — including "um", "uh", and false starts. Lexi AI uses advanced AI to clean the output, fix grammar, and remove filler words automatically. If you dictate frequently or use technical vocabulary, Lexi AI pays for itself in saved editing time.

Can Mac Dictation transcribe Zoom or Google Meet meetings?

No. Mac Dictation only works at your active cursor for live dictation — it cannot record system audio from a running meeting. Lexi AI detects when you join a call and captures the full audio locally without a bot.

Is Lexi AI more accurate than Mac Dictation?

Generally, yes. Lexi AI uses cloud-based AI models that handle complex sentences, technical jargon, and non-native accents better than Mac Dictation. It also applies AI formatting — correct punctuation, capitalisation, and paragraph breaks — automatically.

Is Mac Dictation available on Windows?

No. Mac Dictation is exclusive to macOS. Lexi AI provides a native dictation app for both macOS and Windows.

One AI. Shared context. Every app.

Download Lexi AI free and get voice dictation, bot-free meeting capture, and AI document generation — connected by fast, shared context across everything on your desktop.

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