HushQuill review
Offline-first dictation with AI formatting, voice commands and a one-time Pro option.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
HushQuill is a desktop dictation app for people who want speech transcribed directly into whichever app is currently focused. Its local Whisper and Parakeet engines, offline dictation after model download, and support for about 99 languages make it a fit for solo users and small teams who prioritize on-device transcription. The app also offers toggle, continuous and push-to-talk modes, so dictation can suit different workflows without changing the destination app.
The free plan includes unlimited dictation, automatic language detection, a custom dictionary, voice commands and two AI rewrites per day. Pro costs $39 as a one-time purchase. It adds unlimited AI formatting, snippets, custom rewrite styles, searchable history of the last 500 takes and use on up to 3 devices, with future updates included. Optional cloud transcription uses your own API key; Ollama and Groq are listed integrations. This pricing structure keeps basic transcription available without a subscription, while advanced formatting and history sit behind the paid tier.
HushQuill’s appeal is the combination of local recognition and practical text controls: spoken commands can insert a new line or scratch text, while cleanup can remove filler words and handle punctuation and capitalization. Those who need dictation on Windows or Mac and value offline use should consider it. It is less suitable for buyers who need another desktop platform, or who want cloud transcription without supplying an API key. Email and documentation are the listed support channels.
Questions about HushQuill
Does HushQuill have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan.
What does HushQuill run on? Windows and macOS. It runs as a desktop app.
What does HushQuill integrate with? 2 integrations: Ollama and Groq.
Who is HushQuill built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
HushQuill pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Local Whisper and Parakeet transcription can work offline after download.
- Free plan includes unlimited dictation and about 99 languages.
- Custom vocabulary, voice commands and spoken rewrite instructions.
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on Windows and macOS.
- Unlimited AI formatting, snippets and searchable history require Pro.
- Cloud transcription depends on your own API key.
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