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Yap compared with Inplain
DetailYap logo YapInplain logo Inplain
What it doesFast, private, open-source dictation for macOS Turn AI agent output into editable decks, documents, dashboards, and shareable links
StageNot given Startup
Founded2023 2026
Based inUS HK
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree Free: 50 credits/month. Pro: $20/month with 1,200 credits/month. Max: $100/month with 7,500 credits/month. Team: $25/seat/month with 1,500 credits/seat/month. Top-up credits available; 25% off at 5,000+ credits, 40% off at 20,000+.
Key features
  • On-device transcription using Apple's Speech framework
  • No account or API key required
  • No audio or telemetry sent outside the device
  • Turns AI agent output into finished, editable deliverables
  • AI-generated presentations (Deck)
  • AI-generated long-form documents (Doc)
  • AI-generated dashboards with SQL (Sheet)
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Markdown / Plain DSL source format
  • Export to .pptx, .docx, .xlsx, .png, .pdf
  • MCP server for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex integration
  • CLI for automation and CI
  • Stable share links with machine-readable source and provenance
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely on your Mac with no data leaving your device
  • Free and open source
  • Editable artifacts delivered as live links instead of static files
  • Content remains editable and version-controlled forever via Markdown source
  • Always exportable to standard formats without lock-in
  • One source of truth presented as multiple views (Report, Slides, Dashboard)
  • Direct integration with AI agents via MCP server
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)59 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)113
Citation Flow (Majestic)4120
Referring domains (Majestic)52919

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