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Spokenly compared with Imbue
DetailSpokenly logo SpokenlyImbue logo Imbue
What it doesFree AI dictation for Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone that works offline Tools that work for you, not the company that built them
StageStartup Established
Founded2025 2021
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
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
  • Code review with confidence scoring and deduplication
  • GitHub Actions integration for PR reviews
  • Agent conversation history analysis
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
  • Software that works for you, not the company that built it
  • Open agent ecosystem that users can understand, modify, and verify
  • Catches coding agent mistakes by reading conversation history
  • Zero telemetry and no account required
  • Works with local models and multiple AI providers
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 check64 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)917
Citation Flow (Majestic)3842
Referring domains (Majestic)5201187

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