Press Kit

Updated June 16, 2026

What happens after install

See the demo

1. Focus any Mac text field.Cursor, ChatGPT, Slack, email, docs, terminals, browser forms, and more.
2. Hold the shortcut and speak.Use Fn/Globe or a custom hotkey only while you are talking.
3. Release to paste.The transcript appears in the active app instead of a separate dictation workspace.
4. Review before sending.Hold to Talk never auto-submits prompts, messages, emails, or commands.

Product facts

Product	Hold to Talk
Category	Mac dictation app, voice-to-text utility, speech-to-text software
Platform	macOS 14 Sonoma or later, Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
Workflow	Hold a key, speak naturally, release, and text is pasted into the active app
Default shortcut	Fn/Globe key, with support for a custom hotkey
Privacy	Zero server-side audio retention; transcript history is stored locally on the Mac
Pricing	Free plan with about 2,000 words per week; Pro is $10/month for 30 hours per month
Best fit	Developers, AI prompt writers, Slack/email/docs users, and anyone who dictates across many Mac apps

Launch and directory facts

Use these facts for product launch pages, startup directories, editorial review forms, and partner-review intake.

Primary launch URL	https://holdtotalk.com/
Press kit URL	https://holdtotalk.com/press/
Demo URL	https://holdtotalk.com/demo/
Download URL	https://holdtotalk.com/download/
Direct DMG URL	https://holdtotalk.com/HoldToTalk.dmg
Current release	Version 1.2.67, build 79
Suggested launch tags	Productivity, Developer Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Mac, Voice-to-text
Directory categories	Productivity, Speech Recognition, Developer Tools, Mac Apps
Launch surfaces	Product Hunt, StartupBase, Microlaunch, Uneed, Mac app directories, editorial outreach
Not positioned as	Meeting recorder, call recorder, note-taking workspace, fully offline transcription suite

Best-fit review angles

Channel-specific fit

Surface	Best fit	Useful assets
Product Hunt	Launch listing	Homepage, demo, Product Hunt thumbnail and gallery assets
StartupBase	Startup/productivity listing	Press page, app icon, press-kit screenshot, founder note
Microlaunch	Indie product launch	Press page, app icon, launch description, demo video
Uneed	AI/productivity tool directory	Press page, app icon, homepage screenshot, tags
Macworld	Mac review/editorial pitch	Press page, demo, download, current release facts
MacStories	Apple productivity/editorial pitch	Press page, workflow angle, demo, screenshots
9to5Mac	Mac productivity news tip	Press page, short launch angle, screenshots
MacRumors	Apple/Mac news tip	Press page, concise product facts, download page
Setapp	Partner review	Press page, platform, pricing, current version, daily workflow fit

Demo video and media assets

Use these assets for launch listings, product directories, social previews, and press coverage.

Reviewer data and discovery links

These links expose the same product facts in structured formats for directories, search crawlers, answer engines, and editorial research.

Approved copy snippets

Positioning

• Use Hold to Talk when you want simple, fast Mac dictation across every app.
• Use Apple Dictation when you want a free built-in option for occasional dictation.
• Use Wispr Flow when you want broader cross-platform AI writing assistance.
• Use Superwhisper when you need offline models, model routing, or power-user configuration.

Source links

• Homepage
• Download and setup
• Demo page
• Demo video
• Plans and billing
• Privacy policy
• Structured media kit JSON
• LLM summary
• Structured LLM facts
• Structured answer feed
• Source-backed answer snippets
• Structured source snippets JSON
• RSS feed

FAQ

What is Hold to Talk?

Hold to Talk is a Mac dictation app that lets you hold a key, speak, release, and paste voice-to-text output into the active app.

Who is Hold to Talk for?

Hold to Talk is for Mac users who write in many apps during the day, especially developers, AI prompt writers, Slack and email users, and people who want faster repeated dictation.

How much does Hold to Talk cost?

Hold to Talk has a free plan with about 2,000 words per week. Pro is $10 per month and includes 30 hours of transcription per month.

What launch categories fit Hold to Talk?

Hold to Talk fits productivity, developer tools, artificial intelligence, Mac apps, speech recognition, voice-to-text, and dictation categories.

What is Hold to Talk not built for?

Hold to Talk is not a meeting recorder, call recorder, note-taking workspace, or fully offline transcription suite. It focuses on quick hold-to-talk dictation into the active Mac app.