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Writing that helps you choose, measure, and ship faster voice workflows.
This blog focuses on practical dictation decisions for Mac users: benchmark methodology, offline reliability, AI prompting patterns, and developer workflows.
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Prove the speed claim
See exactly how Almond measures end-of-dictation latency and how to reproduce it.
Set up voice workflows
Start with practical prompt and coding workflows you can apply immediately.
Compare alternatives
Review side-by-side comparison pages for Wispr Flow, Aqua Voice, and Willow Voice.
Latest posts
Benchmark · Feb 16, 2026 · 9 min read
Offline Dictation vs Cloud Latency
A practical breakdown of why local dictation often feels faster and more reliable after speech ends.
Workflow · Feb 16, 2026 · 11 min read
Vibe Coding with Voice on Mac
A practical workflow for using voice to draft better prompts in Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Code.
Workflow · Feb 16, 2026 · 9 min read
How to Prompt Faster with Voice
A repeatable, answer-first prompt framework you can speak in under a minute for better AI outputs.
Engineering · Feb 16, 2026 · 11 min read
Building Deterministic On-Device Dictation
Engineering principles that improve post-speech consistency and reduce tail latency spikes on Mac.
Privacy · Feb 16, 2026 · 10 min read
Privacy Boundaries in Local Transcription
How to reason about data exposure, risk boundaries, and team trust in local-first dictation workflows.
Comparison · Feb 16, 2026 · 8 min read
Wispr Flow Alternative: What to Check First
A buyer-oriented checklist for comparing Almond and Wispr Flow in your real workflow, not just feature sheets.
Comparison · Feb 16, 2026 · 8 min read
Aqua and Willow Alternatives for Mac Users
A practical framework for choosing among Almond, Aqua Voice, and Willow Voice based on real daily usage.
Product · Jan 27, 2026 · 9 min read
Introducing Almond
Why Almond exists and why deterministic on-device dictation changes writing speed on Mac.