| What it does | Free AI dictation for Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone that works offline
| Private, local voice dictation for half the cost of competitors
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| Stage | Startup
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| Founded | 2025
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| Pricing model | Freemium
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| Pricing | Free: 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 tier: 1,000 words per month. Paid plan: $5.99 per month.
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| 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
| - Works in all apps and websites
- Hotkey activation with customizable shortcuts
- Support for 100+ languages
- Transcript history to view and manage past transcripts
- Light and dark mode themes
- Built-in correction system and dictionary
- Offline functionality without internet connection
- Local models including Parakeet V3 and fine-tuned Llama 1B
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| 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
| - Runs entirely on-device with no cloud processing, ensuring complete privacy
- Half the cost of major competitors at $5.99 per month
- Smart Cleanup automatically polishes transcripts without sending voice to the cloud
- Works offline without requiring internet connection
- Open-source code available for verification and security audit
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| Free plan | Not given
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| Open source | Not given
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| Public API | Not given
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 55 ● no change since last check | 20 ● no change since last check |
| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 9 | 4 |
| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 38 | 28 |
| Referring domains (Majestic) | 520 | 87 |