An honest comparison — no made-up numbers. Viska vs Apple Dictation
Apple Dictation is free and built in. Viska is better in Swedish, has a custom dictionary, and pastes anywhere.
| Viska | Apple Dictation | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ≈ €39 one-time | Free · built into macOS |
| Payment | Once (optional monthly plan, 30-day trial) | Free |
| On-device & private | 100% on your Mac · no account | On-device (modern macOS) |
| Swedish | Tuned for Swedish (KB-Whisper) | Weaker at Swedish |
| Platform | Mac · iPhone | Mac · iPhone · iPad |
| Best for | Daily dictation with a custom dictionary, sharp in Swedish | Simple, free occasional dictation |
Choose Apple Dictation if
Apple Dictation suits you if you dictate occasionally and want something free and built in — no extra apps.
Choose Viska if
Viska costs money, but it’s better at Swedish, has a custom dictionary, and works as a hold-to-talk paste button in every app.