What is SpeakPen?
SpeakPen is a voice-first idea pipeline app that lets you capture thoughts by speaking. It uses AI to transcribe your voice recordings into structured text notes, then auto-syncs them to your Obsidian vault or other tools.
How does the voice-to-text transcription work?
SpeakPen uses advanced AI speech recognition to transcribe your voice memos in real time. It supports 10+ languages with auto-detection, converting your spoken words into clean, structured Markdown notes with summaries.
Can SpeakPen sync with Obsidian?
Yes! SpeakPen has a dedicated Obsidian plugin that automatically syncs your voice notes to your Obsidian vault as Markdown files. Your transcriptions and AI summaries appear directly in your knowledge base.
How is SpeakPen different from other voice note apps?
SpeakPen is designed as a complete voice-to-output pipeline, not just a recorder. It combines instant voice capture (5-second startup), AI transcription, smart summaries, and direct integration with knowledge tools like Obsidian — turning voice into actionable notes.
What languages does SpeakPen support?
SpeakPen supports 10+ languages including English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian. Language detection is automatic.
Is SpeakPen free to use?
SpeakPen offers a free plan with 3 recordings (up to 5 minutes each) so you can experience the full pipeline. The Pro plan at $9.90/month unlocks 60 recordings per month with up to 20 minutes each.
Can I import existing audio files?
Yes, SpeakPen supports importing audio files in addition to recording directly. Imported audio goes through the same AI transcription and summary pipeline as live recordings.