Dictation App Plans & Pricing
Free
$0 forever
Unlimited use
- Whisper & Parakeet models
- Works completely offline
- Bring your own API keys
- OpenAI, Deepgram, Groq, etc.
- Real-time transcription
No account needed
Local+
$29 once
Adds the extras
Everything in Free, plus
- Notch and Capsule styles
- Sync settings across devices
- Priority support
For cloud models and AI, you will need your own API keys.
Pay once, no subscription
Pro
$8.33 /month
Billed $99.99 per year
Everything in Local+, plus
- High-accuracy cloud models
- AI text cleanup & polish
- Works out of the box
Cancel anytime · 14-day refund
Compare plans in detail
Dictation is free forever in every plan. Local+ adds the extras, Pro adds the cloud.
| Local Models | Your Keys | Local+$29 once | Profrom $8.33/mo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-accuracy cloud models | Your keys | Your keys | Included | |
| Real-time cloud streaming | Your keys | Your keys | Included | |
| AI text cleanup and Agent Mode | Apple Intelligence | Your LLM key | Your LLM key | Included |
| Sync settings across devices | ||||
| Priority support | ||||
| Notch and Capsule recording styles | ||||
| Unlimited offline dictation, 100+ languages | ||||
| Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS | ||||
| Get Local+ | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is there a team plan?
Yes. You can buy several seats in one subscription with a permanent 30% discount and invite teammates by email. Each member gets full Spokenly Pro. See the Team plan.
Is Spokenly really free?
Yes. On-device Whisper and Parakeet models are free forever with no word caps, no trial clock, and no credit card. You can dictate as much as you want without ever paying.
Is there a one-time purchase?
Yes. Local+ is a one-time purchase for people who dictate with local models or their own API keys. For $29 it unlocks the Capsule and Notch recording styles, settings sync across devices, and priority support. Spokenly Cloud models and hosted AI are not included, they are part of Pro. Local+ works in the latest Mac app from spokenly.app, in the latest iPhone app, and in the latest Windows and Linux apps. The Mac App Store version will get it in a future update, so the Mac app from spokenly.app is recommended. Get Local+.
What exactly does Pro add?
Pro unlocks managed cloud transcription with premium models like GPT-4o Transcribe, Deepgram Nova 3, and Soniox, plus hosted AI text processing and priority support. No API keys, no setup, it just works.
Is bring-your-own-keys really free?
Yes. Connect your own API keys from OpenAI, Deepgram, Groq, ElevenLabs, Mistral, and other providers, and Spokenly charges nothing on top. You pay the provider directly at their usage rates.
Where is Spokenly Pro available?
Spokenly Pro is available on macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS. Depending on the platform and purchase source, activation may require account sign-in, restoring an App Store purchase, or linking your subscription.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel in a couple of clicks from the billing portal (website purchases) or your App Store subscription settings (App Store purchases). You keep Pro access until the end of the paid period.
Do you offer a student discount?
Yes, verified students get 50% off Pro. Sign in with your academic email and contact our support team to claim it. How to claim the student discount.
How do refunds work?
Pro purchased on spokenly.app comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee: email admin@spokenly.app within 14 days and we will refund you in full. Missed the window or have any other issue? Contact us anyway and we will find a solution. App Store purchases are refunded by Apple through their standard process.
