Speak here. It's written there.
No text box? Words land on a card
CopyEditClose
No text box? Words land on a card
CopyEditClose
Thoughts are fast. Typing is slow.
Here's the same sentence, typed and spoken at the same time.
Stanford, 2016: speaking was about 3× faster than typing. Illustration only. Read the study
Click a box. Hold the button. Speak.
Pair once. After that, it's one button on your phone.
1Pair your phone
Scan the QR code once.
2Put your cursor, then speak
Click a box, hold, and talk.
3Fix it right there
Edit as usual. Ctrl+Z undoes.
It lands wherever you're writing.
From a developer's prompt to a novelist's manuscript, it goes right in.
Get Baro on your phone.
Hold the button, speak, and your words land wherever your cursor is.
- iPhoneiOS · App StoreView on the App Store
- AndroidAndroid · Google PlayGoogle Play · Coming soon
The phone app works with the Baro computer app, and you sign in with the email address you were invited with. Get early access
Questions
Which apps does it work with?
Most apps with a text box: email, docs, chat, browsers, AI tools, EMRs.
Which computers and phones?
Windows and Mac, with iPhone or Android. Linux isn't decided yet.
Is Baro a speech-to-text app for Windows and Mac?
Yes. Baro turns what you say into text and types it straight into the app you are using, like email, docs, chat or an AI tool, word by word while you talk, so there is nothing to copy over from a separate window.
Is Baro a Wispr Flow alternative?
Yes. Wispr Flow (often typed as "Whisper Flow") and Baro are both dictation apps for Windows and Mac. On your computer, Wispr Flow listens through the computer's microphone, while Baro uses your phone as the mic. Our Baro vs Wispr Flow comparison goes through eight points, each with its source.
Is Baro built on OpenAI Whisper?
No. Whisper is OpenAI's open-source speech-recognition model, which developers run themselves or call through OpenAI's API, and some apps are built on it. Baro does not use Whisper: it is its own dictation app on a streaming speech-recognition service, so the words appear while you speak.
How is Baro different from Windows voice typing (Win+H)?
Windows voice typing comes with Windows 10 and 11 and listens through your PC's microphone. Baro uses your phone as the mic and works on a Mac too. Our Baro vs Windows voice typing comparison goes through eight points, each with its source.
Can I fix what I said?
Yes. Words go in as if typed, so edit them with your keyboard. Ctrl+Z works.
What if my cursor is not in a text box?
A card opens by your mouse and the words are written into it. When you let go, a Copy button appears so you can paste them wherever you like. Password boxes and apps running as administrator also get the card instead of typing.
Why does my Mac ask for Accessibility access?
To type your words into other apps, Baro needs the Accessibility permission. On a Mac, the first time Baro connects to your phone, a prompt says "Baro would like to control this computer using accessibility features." Press Open System Settings, go to Privacy & Security > Accessibility, and turn Baro on. Until you do, the words appear on a card instead of being typed. Windows does not ask for this.
Does it get in the way of my app or clipboard?
Never. It doesn't switch windows or touch your clipboard, except on Copy.
Do I need an internet connection?
Yes. Speech is transcribed on a server, so phone and computer must be online.
Is my voice or text stored?
Logs never keep what you said. The privacy policy has the details.
How do I get early access?
Press Get early access and leave your email, your name and a few quick answers. We'll check your email with a code, then invite you before Baro launches. The start date and price are not decided yet; people who sign up will hear first.
Compare Baro with: Wispr Flow · Windows voice typing · All comparisons
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