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Kekoso vs Orbit

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Kekoso compared with Orbit
DetailKekoso logo KekosoOrbit logo Orbit
What it doesVoice to text on your Mac: dictate into any app, transcribe audio and video, record calls, and run a local transcription server for AI agents. Local project workspace for developers on macOS
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$29 once, not per month. No subscription, no recurring billing. Free: up to 3 projects with all core features. Pro: $29/year for unlimited projects, priority email support, all future updates, and activation on 3 devices.
Key features
  • On-device dictation into any macOS application
  • Transcription of audio and video files with timestamps
  • YouTube link transcription
  • Call recording with speaker separation
  • Local MCP server for AI agents
  • Custom vocabulary and terminology correction
  • Five speech recognition models
  • Support for up to 99 languages
  • Dictation with translation through OpenRouter
  • Export transcripts as TXT, SRT or VTT
  • Keep repositories, tasks, notes, and files together in one workspace
  • GitHub and GitLab integration with repository activity in project inbox
  • Dependency checking for security advisories and updates
  • AI-powered note-to-task conversion via scratchpad
  • MCP integration for AI client connections
  • Task boards and lists
  • Document and assets management
  • Local storage with no cloud upload required
  • Support for multiple linked repositories per project
  • Works on Apple silicon and Intel Macs
What makes it different
  • All processing runs locally on your Mac with no cloud uploads or server dependencies
  • One-time $29 purchase with no subscriptions or recurring fees
  • Warm model with no cold start delay for instant recognition
  • Custom vocabulary applies across all features and languages
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no cloud upload
  • Keeps code in original folders while organizing project context
  • GitHub and GitLab activity surfaced directly in projects
  • Optional AI features without vendor lock-in
  • Free tier supports up to 3 projects with all core features
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Community votes02
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 no change since last check12 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)711
Citation Flow (Majestic)2714
Referring domains (Majestic)838

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