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Spokenly vs Chanto

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Spokenly compared with Chanto
DetailSpokenly logo SpokenlyChanto logo Chanto
What it doesFree AI dictation for Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone that works offline A fast, lean coding agent for your terminal
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
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. Not given
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
  • Starts in 13ms and uses only 17MB peak memory
  • Works with any model: local or hosted APIs
  • Reads Claude Code and Codex settings automatically
  • Background runs on separate branches
  • Verifies work by running project checks
  • Undo function to revert changes
  • Sandbox environment for safe command execution
  • Spend limits and usage tracking
  • MCP server support and plugins
  • Scheduled runs
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
  • Fastest coding agent: 1.5ms CPU per turn vs 4.2-145ms for other agents
  • Lowest memory footprint at 17MB peak vs up to 960MB for competitors
  • Most efficient token usage on real tasks
  • Single 20MB portable binary requiring no installation
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)56 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)90
Citation Flow (Majestic)388
Referring domains (Majestic)5201

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