Overview
Spokenly is a system-wide dictation app for Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPhone. Its local Whisper and Parakeet models are free with no usage limit, and Local Only Mode can block network connections. You can also use your own cloud API keys for free or subscribe to Pro for managed cloud transcription and text cleanup.
Pricing: Free local models and BYOK | Pro: $99.99/year ($8.33/month), monthly option available
Minimum macOS: 13.3 (Ventura)
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Unlimited local Whisper and Parakeet transcription for free
- Local Only Mode blocks network connections
- Free bring-your-own-key support for cloud providers
- Optional Pro plan with managed cloud models
- System-wide dictation in applications that accept text input
- 100+ language support
- AI Instructions for text cleanup and formatting
- History with search, playback, and export
- Apps for Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPhone
- Intel Mac support with model-dependent performance
- No account required for local models
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