Amical
Description
🖼️ Tool Name:
Amical (open-source AI dictation / speech-to-text)
🔖 Tool Category:
AI-powered speech-to-text & note taking; falls under Audio to Text, Content Creation & Communication, Productivity & Automation
✏️ What does this tool offer?
Allows dictation so you can speak instead of typing, converting speech directly into written text.
Context-aware transcription: it adapts formatting depending on where you use it (e.g. professional email vs social media) so the output text fits the platform.
Open-source software, meaning more transparency, and community involvement; focus on privacy.
Supports multiple languages.
Real-time transcription / live dictation (i.e. minimal lag) so speech is quickly turned into text.
⭐ What does the tool actually deliver based on user experience?
Great for people who prefer speaking rather than typing (writers, students, content creators) because it speeds up text input significantly.
Helps maintain style consistency: because of context awareness, less time is spent later formatting or editing text.
Helpful for accessibility — for those with mobility or typing difficulties.
🤖 Does it include automation?
Yes —
Automatically transcribes speech as you speak (speech-to-text) in real time.
Automatically formats text depending on usage context (email, social media, etc.).
Likely some vocabulary customization and context learned over time.
💰 Pricing Model:
Freemium / Open Source — there's a free version.
No paid trial needed for basic use.
🆓 Free Plan Details:
Free version exists, you can use its dictation/transcription features without paying.
Likely limitations in features / usage compared to what future paid/open contributions may add.
💳 Paid Plan Details:
Not clearly documented any paid tier from sources I saw. It seems primarily open source / free.
🧭 Access Method:
Desktop application / open-source app.
Works as dictation input across apps, possibly via a widget or floating control.
🔗 Experience Link:
https://amical.ai