For legal professionals
Legal dictation software for Mac attorneys, runs offline
Free with local Whisper or BYOK cloud. Spokenly drafts briefs, memos, and client notes by voice. Runs fully offline so audio and transcripts stay on your device, supporting attorney-client confidentiality workflows.
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Why Spokenly fits legal professionals
Local-only mode supports your privilege workflow
Audio and transcripts stay on your Mac, helping you maintain attorney-client confidentiality obligations. Confirm with your firm's compliance policy before adopting any tool.
Word replacements for your terms
Add Latin terms, court names, case citations, and client-specific terminology to Spokenly's word replacements list yourself. Once added, Spokenly applies them automatically.
Works in your existing tools
Word, Westlaw, Clio, MyCase, TimeSolv, Bill4Time, Outlook, NetDocuments, iManage, PCLaw. Spokenly is system-wide on Mac.
Free vs Dragon's $699 license
Modern local transcription at zero cost for Mac users. Evaluate carefully if your Dragon workflow depends on advanced voice macros.
Speaker labels for depositions
Transcribe deposition recordings with speaker labels using Spokenly's file transcription (cloud providers with diarization required).
iOS app for mobile drafting
Capture client meeting notes by voice on iPhone. Custom keyboard works in every iOS app, with one Pro subscription covering Mac and iPhone.
Time entries and billable narratives
Dictate billable narratives directly into Clio, MyCase, or your time-tracking system. Faster than typing the day's entries.
Workflows
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Brief and memo drafting
Push-to-talk dictation in Word, Pages, or any text editor. Spokenly transcribes long passages without breaks.
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Client notes after meetings
Walk out of a meeting and dictate notes on iPhone. The Spokenly iOS keyboard works in any notes app.
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Email at speed
Outlook, Apple Mail, Gmail, Front. Spokenly works in any email client. Reply by voice in seconds.
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Deposition transcription
Drop deposition audio into Spokenly's file transcription. Modern speech models with speaker labels for fast review.
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Court forms and pleadings
Dictate into court forms in any Mac app. Custom prompts can format dictation to match local court conventions.
Spokenly vs typical legal professionals solutions
| Feature | Spokenly | Dragon Legal & other legal dictation tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $699 to $15/mo per seat |
| Offline mode | Yes, full offline | Often cloud-required |
| Native Apple Silicon | Yes | Often legacy or wrapped |
| Custom vocabulary | Word replacements | Yes (advanced in Dragon) |
| Speaker labels (depositions) | Yes | Sometimes |
| iOS app for mobile | Included in Pro | Often separate plan |
| Works in legal-tech apps | System-wide on Mac | Sometimes integration-only |
| Local history | Searchable, with export | Cloud-stored |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spokenly safe for attorney-client privileged work?
With Local Only Mode enabled, Spokenly does not send audio or transcripts to any cloud. Transcription happens on your Mac. This is a strong privacy posture for confidential work, but Spokenly is a software tool, not a compliance certification. Firms remain responsible for compliance with state bar rules, ABA Model Rules, and any applicable data-handling obligations. Confirm with your firm's compliance officer before adopting.
Will Spokenly work for legal terminology?
Yes. Spokenly's transcription stack handles Latin terms, case citations, and most legal vocabulary out of the box. For terms that consistently mishear, word replacements fix them automatically.
Can Spokenly replace Dragon Legal Anywhere?
For many Mac-based attorneys, Spokenly can cover everyday drafting and note dictation. Dragon's command system is more mature for power users with existing voice macros, so evaluate that against the cost savings and Mac workflow benefits. Full breakdown at spokenly.app/dragon-alternative.
Does Spokenly integrate with Clio or MyCase?
Spokenly works in any Mac app's text fields, so it works in Clio's web app, MyCase's app, and any practice management tool that runs in a browser or native app on Mac.
Is there an audit trail for dictations?
Yes. Spokenly keeps a searchable local history of all dictations with timestamps. You can export to text or CSV if needed for record-keeping.
What about on the go?
Spokenly's iOS app and custom keyboard let you dictate from your iPhone in any app. One Pro subscription covers both devices. See spokenly.app/dictation-for-iphone for the iOS feature list.
Is Spokenly ABA-compliant or HIPAA-certified for legal use?
Spokenly does not hold formal ABA or HIPAA certifications. It is a privacy-first software tool. Compliance with bar rules and any client confidentiality obligations remains the attorney's responsibility. Local Only Mode is the strongest configuration for sensitive work.
Can Spokenly produce court-reportable transcription?
No. Spokenly is not a certified court reporting tool. Use a licensed court reporter for any official transcripts that require certification. Spokenly is suitable for attorney drafting, internal notes, and general dictation.
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