# Openbroca > AI dictation app for Mac with text cleanup, a personal dictionary, and translation. Canonical: https://usefulshelf.co/apps/openbroca Last updated: 2026-10-28 Openbroca is a Mac dictation app that turns speech into cleaned-up text at your cursor. It also supports a personal dictionary, optional Screen Context, and translation into 28 languages. Listed under Writing on UsefulShelf. Pricing: Free, One-time purchase and Subscription. Available on macOS. [Visit website](https://openbroca.com/?utm_source=usefulshelf&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=directory&utm_content=web-openbroca-nofollow&ref=usefulshelf) | Information | Details | | --- | --- | | Category | Writing | | Pricing | Free, One-time purchase, Subscription. Free plan with 3,000 text units weekly. Paid options include 30,000 non-expiring usage units for 9.9 CNY, unlimited monthly for 6.99 USD, and unlimited annual for 59.99 USD. | | Platforms | macOS. macOS 15 or later | | Features | AI-powered | | Listed on UsefulShelf | 2026-10-15 | | Updated | 2026-10-28 | ## Overview ### About Openbroca is a Mac dictation app that turns speech into cleaned-up text at your cursor. It also supports a personal dictionary, optional Screen Context, and translation into 28 languages. ### Who is it for? Mac users who want voice dictation in the apps they already use. ### The problem It helps users turn messy speech into readable text without switching apps. ### How it works Install the Mac app, press the shortcut to start dictation, speak naturally, and Openbroca inserts cleaned text into the app you are using. Users can add vocabulary, choose a translation language, and optionally enable Screen Context. ### Key features - Multilingual voice-to-text with automatic language detection - Talk-to-translate into 28 target languages - Optional Screen Context - Personal dictionary ### What makes it different It is a native Swift Mac app that uses cloud speech recognition and text cleanup, and it can translate dictation into 28 languages. ### Use cases Writing emails, messages, notes, docs, and AI prompts on Mac. Every listing is reviewed before it goes live. [How review works](https://usefulshelf.co/bot). ## Features - Multilingual voice-to-text with automatic language detection - Talk-to-translate into 28 target languages - Optional Screen Context - Personal dictionary ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Openbroca? Openbroca is a Mac dictation app that turns speech into cleaned-up text at your cursor. It also supports a personal dictionary, optional Screen Context, and translation into 28 languages. ### Who is Openbroca for? Mac users who want voice dictation in the apps they already use. ### How does Openbroca work? Install the Mac app, press the shortcut to start dictation, speak naturally, and Openbroca inserts cleaned text into the app you are using. Users can add vocabulary, choose a translation language, and optionally enable Screen Context. ### What makes Openbroca different? It is a native Swift Mac app that uses cloud speech recognition and text cleanup, and it can translate dictation into 28 languages. ### When would someone use Openbroca? Writing emails, messages, notes, docs, and AI prompts on Mac. ### What are the key features of Openbroca? Multilingual voice-to-text with automatic language detection. Talk-to-translate into 28 target languages. Optional Screen Context. Personal dictionary. ### How is Openbroca priced? Its listing shows a free, one-time purchase and subscription pricing model. Check the official website for current plans and limits. ### Where can I use Openbroca? Openbroca is available on macOS. ### What technical traits does Openbroca have? Openbroca is tagged as AI-powered. ### Where is the official Openbroca website? Openbroca is at openbroca.com. UsefulShelf links to it directly from this page. ![Openbroca , Speak. Openbroca types.](https://openbroca.com/opengraph-image) ## Reviews No reviews yet. ## Domain Rating by Ahrefs Recorded scores out of 100. [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/). | Date | Domain Rating | Recorded at | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-10-15 | 3.8 | 2026-10-15T13:32:05.580Z | | 2026-10-16 | 3.8 | 2026-10-16T00:09:39.837Z | | 2026-10-17 | 3.7 | 2026-10-17T03:01:00.701Z | | 2026-10-18 | 3.7 | 2026-10-18T00:17:38.083Z | | 2026-10-19 | 3.7 | 2026-10-19T01:24:18.352Z | | 2026-10-20 | 4 | 2026-10-20T00:25:01.477Z | | 2026-10-21 | 4.6 | 2026-10-21T00:50:35.385Z | | 2026-10-22 | 4.6 | 2026-10-22T02:43:36.780Z | | 2026-10-23 | 4.6 | 2026-10-23T02:11:47.146Z | | 2026-10-24 | 4.6 | 2026-10-24T01:39:39.414Z | | 2026-10-25 | 6 | 2026-10-25T01:14:51.027Z | | 2026-10-26 | 7 | 2026-10-26T01:15:45.519Z | | 2026-10-27 | 7 | 2026-10-27T00:06:51.717Z | | 2026-10-28 | 7 | 2026-10-28T02:20:58.224Z | | 2026-10-29 | 7 | 2026-10-29T01:51:11.355Z | | 2026-10-30 | 8 | 2026-10-30T07:13:32.671Z | | 2026-10-31 | 7 | 2026-10-31T03:01:29.632Z | | 2026-11-01 | 7 | 2026-11-01T01:15:48.119Z | | 2026-11-02 | 7 | 2026-11-02T00:14:03.002Z | | 2026-11-03 | 7 | 2026-11-03T05:33:28.828Z | | 2026-11-04 | 8 | 2026-11-04T00:53:30.901Z | | 2026-11-05 | 7 | 2026-11-05T03:01:27.846Z | | 2026-11-06 | 7 | 2026-11-06T00:05:24.793Z | ## Related - [Vero](https://usefulshelf.co/apps/vero): AI-native LaTeX resume builder for people writing and checking resumes online. - [DraftKey](https://usefulshelf.co/apps/draftkey): Private on-device AI autocomplete for Mac apps - [만화 번역기 AI](https://usefulshelf.co/apps/ai): Browser-based manga image translation for people who need translated pages to review. - [More in Writing](https://usefulshelf.co/category/writing)