Dictation
Orca One
Private AI dictation and meeting notes for Mac
Listing checked 26 Sept 2026
Overview
Orca One lets you dictate into any app and capture meeting notes without adding a bot to the call. Transcription runs on the Mac, and audio and transcripts stay local. It also includes a voice launcher for apps, files, links, and scripts. There is no subscription.
Pricing: Free trial; $29.99 launch price, $59.99 regular price (one-time license for one Mac)
Minimum macOS: 15.0 (Sequoia)
Architecture: Apple Silicon
Key Features
- Dictate into any app
- Capture meeting notes without adding a bot to the call
- On-device transcription with audio and transcripts stored locally
- Voice launcher for apps, files, links, and scripts
- Free trial followed by a one-time license for one Mac
- No subscription
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