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Roundhand vs Swyvo

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Roundhand compared with Swyvo
DetailRoundhand logo RoundhandSwyvo logo Swyvo
What it doesPrivate dictation app for Mac with on-device voice to text Your essential apps, one hotkey away
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan: dictation with offline cleanup and meeting recording at no cost. Pro plan: $5.00 per month with managed cloud cleanup allowance. Power plan: $3.00 per month with cloud cleanup using your own API key. Yearly billing available at 15% discount. Free: 3 active app slots, 5 saved websites, 1 adaptive loadout, no cloud sync. Pro: 10 active app slots, unlimited saved websites, unlimited adaptive loadouts, cloud sync (price not yet available).
Key features
  • On-device speech recognition with offline support
  • Automatic text cleanup removing filler words and fixing punctuation
  • App-aware formatting that adapts to the context where text is inserted
  • Speaker identification and labeling in meeting transcripts
  • Meeting summaries and action item extraction with cloud cleanup
  • Customizable dictation key binding
  • Optional cloud cleanup for improved text quality
  • Works in chat, email, documents, browsers, code editors and terminals
  • Keyboard-driven interface with Alt+Q hotkey
  • Combine websites and desktop apps in one menu
  • Adaptive Loadouts that auto-adjust workspace based on active app
  • Global hotkey registration works across any app or game
  • Off-screen keep-alive for instant app switching
  • Memory-optimized shared Chromium engine for web tools
  • Runs in system tray as background utility
  • Safe to use while gaming
What makes it different
  • Audio is never uploaded; all speech recognition happens on your Mac
  • Formats text to match the app you are using with context-aware adaptation
  • Records and transcribes meetings with automatic speaker identification
  • Completely free dictation plan with no time or word limits
  • Built as a native system tool, not an Electron wrapper
  • Fully keyboard-driven with no mouse required
  • Adaptive Loadouts automatically shift workspace based on what you're working on
  • Instant context switching without app reloads or white flashes
  • Memory-optimized architecture with shared Chromium for web apps
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)Not checked yet no change since last check2 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)1013
Referring domains (Majestic)597

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