A Typeless alternative for Mac, without the $30 month.
Silu does the core of what Typeless does on a Mac — speak, get finished writing at your cursor, translate, rewrite selected text by voice — for $8 a month, or $6 billed yearly.
| Silu | Typeless | |
|---|---|---|
| Pro price | $6/mo billed yearly · $8 monthly | $12/mo billed yearly · $30 monthly |
| Free tier | ~1,000 words every day | Limited words |
| Platforms | macOS | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Languages | Chinese & English strongest, incl. mixed speech; translate into English, Dutch, German, French and more | 100+ languages |
| Edit selected text by voice | Yes — ⌥R | ✓ |
| Translate as you speak | Yes — ⌥T | ✓ |
| Server-side guards: order & language | Draft is redone if it reorders a story or switches language | Not published |
| Team admin, SSO, HIPAA controls | — | Yes, on Enterprise |
Competitor details from their official websites, checked 2026-10-09. Prices exclude tax.
Where Silu is different
Monthly without the penalty
$8 a month, or $6 a month yearly — Typeless charges $30 if you don’t commit to a year.
It doesn’t rewrite you
Filler goes; your wording, your questions and the order you told a story in stay.
Visible progress
Insights show words spoken, time saved versus typing, and milestones — compared only with your own history.
Choose Typeless if…
You need Windows, iPhone or Android, team management, or HIPAA controls. Silu is Mac-only and built for individuals.
Questions
Is Silu cheaper than Typeless?
Yes: $8 a month or $72 a year, compared with Typeless at $30 a month or $12 a month billed yearly (as listed on their pricing page).
Does Silu translate and edit selected text like Typeless?
Yes. ⌥T translates as you speak; select any text and press ⌥R to say how it should change.
Is there a free tier?
About 1,000 words of dictation every day, free, no card required.
Try it free — ~1,000 words every day.
No card required. macOS 14+, Apple silicon & Intel.