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NativeCode vs Dictami

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NativeCode compared with Dictami
DetailNativeCode logo NativeCodeDictami logo Dictami
What it doesA free local-first AI coding IDE for macOS and Windows Hold a key, speak, and punctuated text appears in any app in about half a second
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Not given
PricingNot given Monthly: $5.99 per month with automatic renewal; Lifetime: $29.99 paid once with no renewal. Both include every language, every model, and all updates. Full refund within 14 days, no questions asked.
Key features
  • Monaco code editor with VS Code-inspired workspace
  • Local AI inference via Ollama or LM Studio
  • OpenAI-compatible server support
  • Plan mode with approval flow for write operations
  • Vision and reasoning model support
  • Integrated terminal with shell command execution
  • 7.11 MB download using system WebView
  • Project memory and skills for context management
  • Web search and guarded page fetching
  • 100% local by default with zero telemetry
  • On-device transcription with no server involved
  • 30 languages at full speed with automatic punctuation
  • Results in about half a second on Apple Silicon Macs
What makes it different
  • Complete privacy with local models and zero telemetry
  • Private local-first alternative to Cursor
  • Any model support via Ollama or OpenAI-compatible servers
  • Runs entirely on your Mac with no audio sent to any server
  • Automatic punctuation placed by the app, not dictated by the user
  • Lifetime license never expires after one-time purchase
  • Built and supported by a single independent developer
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 no change since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)421
Referring domains (Majestic)712

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