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IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Dictivo
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Dictivo is a dictation software for Mac and Windows that converts speech to text locally on the device, ensuring privacy by keeping audio and transcripts on the user's computer. It offers a local mode for private dictation and an optional cloud mode for faster transcription when speed is prioritized over privacy.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 3, 2026
A good fit for
- Users who prioritize privacy and want local-only speech-to-text dictation on Mac or Windows.
Know the limitations
- Windows version is not yet code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may warn users.
What you can do
- Writing emails, notes, and AI prompts with on-device dictation.
- Client work, notes, post-meeting summaries, and sensitive drafting where privacy is important.
Features
- Local mode that processes audio on the device without uploading to the cloud.
- Global hotkey to start dictation from any app and paste the transcript back into the workflow.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$8.99/month
$107.88 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
Cloud FastCheapest fit Flat subscription | $8.99 | $107.88 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Download Dictivo for Mac or Windows to start with a free Tiny local model and a 14-day full local trial.
- Press the hotkey to speak from any app, stop recording, and get the transcript back into your workflow.
- Switch between Local mode for privacy and Cloud Fast mode for speed as needed.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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Clabrate
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Offloop is a local-first dictation app for Mac that converts rough, unscripted speech into clean technical writing using on-device speech recognition and formatting. It reads visible text from the current app to polish dictation without adding anything not said, and it works offline after setup.
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