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Spokenly compared with Brain Scanner
DetailSpokenly logo Spokenly Brain Scanner
What it doesFree AI dictation for Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone that works offline Review and pivot your AI coding agent in one place
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: Local Whisper and Parakeet models with unlimited offline use, bring your own API keys. Local+ $29 one-time purchase adds Notch and Capsule recording styles, settings sync, priority support. Pro $8.33/month (billed $99.99/year) or $9.99/month adds cloud models and AI text cleanup. Team plan $6. Free plan with 900 free credits for new users. Contact for more usage credits or Founders plan details.
Key features
  • Supports 100+ languages with automatic detection
  • Free local Whisper and Parakeet models for offline transcription
  • Works in any application that accepts text input
  • Real-time streaming transcription as you speak
  • AI text cleanup with grammar and formatting
  • Searchable dictation history with audio replay
  • Bring your own API keys from OpenAI, Deepgram, Groq and others
  • Claude Code and MCP server integration for AI agents
  • Agent Mode for voice-controlled macOS automation
  • Meeting recording and transcription on Mac
  • Session reviews with agent summaries, decisions, checks, blockers and file diffs
  • Project graph showing files, symbols and subsystems in one connected view
  • Change review with recorded updates and before-and-after details
  • Session context keeping goal, work and outcome connected
  • File browser with mapped folders and file details
  • Queued tasks scoped by type and source
  • Implementation estimates with evidence range and confidence
  • MCP integration with Claude Code and Codex
What makes it different
  • Completely free offline dictation with local AI models, no account or payment required
  • Works private and offline with voice never leaving your device
  • Better than native Mac dictation with modern AI models handling technical terms and accents
  • System-wide voice input across all applications without per-app installation
  • 100,000+ active users with 4.8 App Store rating from 2,000+ reviews
  • Decision trail keeps context in one place instead of scattered in chat scrollback
  • Review agent changes and make notes without retyping recaps
  • Connected project graph shows how work fits together
  • Session recovery brings all context to the next session
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)55 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)90
Citation Flow (Majestic)3813
Referring domains (Majestic)52018

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