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Spokenly vs ShardStitch

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Spokenly compared with ShardStitch
DetailSpokenly logo SpokenlyShardStitch logo ShardStitch
What it doesFree AI dictation for Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone that works offline Local-first AI coding memory and recovery for Claude, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, and more
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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. $49 one-time lifetime license, no subscription or recurring fees, Windows/macOS/Linux desktop apps included
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 recovery across 31 AI coding tools including Claude, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, Cline, Devin, Windsurf, and more
  • Git-aware state tracking with branch, diff, changed files, and recent commits
  • Dependency graph showing file relationships and god-node detection
  • 49 MCP tools callable directly from Claude Code, Cursor, Devin, and Windsurf
  • Session Vault for local recovery history after crashes and outages
  • Zero telemetry with local recovery and optional explicit exports only
  • Hivy on-device intelligence for context trimming and drift detection
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop apps with CLI and VS Code/Cursor extension
  • Council 12-agent review layer for risky handoffs to surface stale assumptions
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
  • Recovers from disk state without needing the old session alive, unlike transcript-based approaches
  • Works after the session ends or is locked out, unlike /compact or /handoff skills
  • Formats for 31 AI tools instead of locking you into one platform
  • Local-first with zero telemetry and no cloud sync unless explicitly configured
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 check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)95
Citation Flow (Majestic)3820
Referring domains (Majestic)52024

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