Speech to text for Perplexity AI
Free with modern local models and BYOK cloud. Voice dictation in perplexity.ai, the Perplexity desktop and iPhone apps, plus Comet browser. Useful for editable research queries.
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Download SpokenlyHow Spokenly works with Perplexity
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Download Spokenly free
Install from spokenly.app/download. No account needed for local Whisper.
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Open Perplexity in any browser or the desktop app
Spokenly works in perplexity.ai (Safari, Chrome, Arc), the Perplexity macOS app, and the Perplexity iOS app.
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Click into the Perplexity search box
Place your cursor where you want to dictate the query.
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Press your shortcut and speak
Right Option is the default. Speak your question and watch Spokenly transcribe it in real time.
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Submit the query
Edit if needed, then hit Enter. Same as typing, just faster.
Why Spokenly for Perplexity
Better accuracy on research queries
Spokenly's transcription handles names, places, and technical terms more reliably than Perplexity's built-in voice mode.
Faster than typing complex queries
Long, multi-clause research queries are easier to speak than type. Sub-second latency from speech to search box.
Audio stays on your Mac
Spokenly's Local Only Mode keeps voice data off any third-party cloud. Only the typed query reaches Perplexity.
Common use cases
Detailed research queries
Multi-clause questions ('what's the difference between X and Y in the context of Z') are awkward to type but easy to speak. Spokenly transcribes them as a single shot.
Research on iPhone with custom keyboard
The Spokenly iOS keyboard works in the Perplexity app and Safari. Same Whisper-level accuracy, mobile-friendly UI.
Multilingual research
Spokenly supports 100+ languages. Speak Spanish, German, or Japanese into Perplexity without changing keyboard layout.
Quick follow-up questions
Voice is faster for the iterative back-and-forth that Perplexity's threaded UI encourages.
Citation-heavy research
Perplexity's signature is sourced answers. Speak your research question once and Perplexity returns cited results. Spokenly handles long academic phrasings cleanly.
Comet browser dictation
Comet is Perplexity's AI-first browser. Spokenly works in any Comet text field (search bar, tabs, and AI sidebar) with the same dictation shortcut everywhere.
Spaces collaborative research
Dictate prompts into Perplexity Spaces threads to share research with teammates. Voice keeps the iteration fast in shared workspaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Spokenly compare to Perplexity's built-in Voice Mode?
Perplexity's Voice Mode is conversation-style: speak, listen, repeat. Spokenly is voice dictation that types the query into the search box for review and editing before submission. Spokenly's transcription is also more accurate on technical and research-heavy queries. The two can be used together.
Will Spokenly work in the Perplexity desktop app?
Yes. Spokenly works in any macOS app that accepts text input. The Perplexity desktop app is fully supported.
Is Spokenly free for Perplexity?
Yes. Local Parakeet and Whisper models are completely free with no usage limits. Pro is optional and BYOK is also free. See spokenly.app/pricing. Students get 50% off at spokenly.app/students.
What about iPhone?
Yes. Spokenly's iOS app includes a custom keyboard that works in the Perplexity iOS app or Safari, with the same Whisper accuracy as the Mac app. See spokenly.app/dictation-for-iphone for iOS feature details.
Can I dictate code or technical terms into Perplexity?
Yes. Spokenly's transcription handles programming terms, scientific names, and acronyms well. Word replacements help for terms that don't transcribe correctly out of the box.
Does Spokenly work with Perplexity Spaces and Pro Search?
Yes. Spokenly is system-wide voice dictation that types into any text field. Perplexity Spaces, Pro Search, and Comet all accept Spokenly dictation the same way they accept keyboard input.
Can I use Spokenly with Perplexity on Windows or Linux?
Not yet. Spokenly is macOS and iOS only. For Perplexity on Windows or Linux, you'd need a different dictation tool. We're a Mac/iPhone-first product.
Ready to try Spokenly?
Free to use with local models. No account required.
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