Voice Dictation for Researchers & Academics
Capture insights at the speed of thought
Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why Ottex works for researchers & academics
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
3x Faster Than Typing
Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.
Custom Dictionary
Add names, technical terms, and jargon. Ottex transcribes them accurately every time.
Precision Typing
Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
Accurate Transcription
Cloud AI models transcribe your voice with 99% accuracy. Filler words like 'um' and 'like' are automatically cleaned up.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
What you can do
Write Research Notes
Dictate research notes, literature summaries, or analysis. Capture your thinking process without losing momentum to typing.
Works with
Write First Drafts
Defeat writer's block by speaking your first draft. Don't edit as you go—just talk through your ideas and refine them later.
Other ways Ottex helps researchers & academics
Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with
Prompt ChatGPT & Claude
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or any AI chatbot. Speaking naturally lets you give more context—better context means better results.
Frequently asked questions
Can I transcribe academic terminology accurately?+
Yes. Add specialized terms, author names, and technical jargon to your custom dictionary once, and Ottex will spell them correctly every time. Perfect for discipline-specific vocabulary that standard dictionaries don't recognize.
Does it work with reference managers?+
Ottex works wherever you can type—Google Docs, Word, Notion, Obsidian, LaTeX editors. Dictate your analysis and citations, then format references with your reference manager as usual.
How does voice dictation help with literature reviews?+
Reading papers while typing notes is cognitively taxing. Voice dictation lets you capture insights without breaking your reading flow. Press a hotkey, speak your thought, and continue reading. Your notes become richer because you're processing ideas out loud as you read.
Can I format citations and references by voice?+
Yes. Say 'open parenthesis Smith et al. comma 2023 close parenthesis' or dictate full citations with proper punctuation. Use 'new paragraph' to structure notes, and 'quote' for direct quotations from papers.
How much does it cost?+
Free forever with local models (Whisper runs on your Mac). Or bring your own API key for cloud models—most researchers spend ~$1-3/mo. If you want zero setup, the $9/mo premium tier includes Gemini 3 Flash with 99.1% accuracy.
How accurate is transcription for technical content?+
99.1% accurate with Gemini 3 Flash. Add your discipline's terminology to the custom dictionary (methodologies, reagents, statistical terms, author names), and Ottex transcribes technical content with high precision.
Capture research faster
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