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The privacy-first Voicy alternative
Spokenly is free with local Whisper and BYOK cloud. No markup, no subscription. Voicy is $8.49/mo and cloud-only via Groq. Spokenly adds an iOS custom keyboard and MCP for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor.
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Side-by-side cost
Voicy
$8.49/mo
Spokenly
Free, Pro $9.99/mo
You save
Up to $101.88/year
Why switch from Voicy to Spokenly
Audio stays on your device
Voicy sends every dictation to Groq's cloud. Spokenly's local mode keeps audio on your Mac, period.
Free with local models
Voicy's free trial caps at 30 minutes. Spokenly's local Parakeet and Whisper are free with no time limits.
BYOK cloud transcription
Use your own OpenAI, Deepgram, or Groq keys for free cloud accuracy. Voicy has no BYOK.
iOS app with custom keyboard
Spokenly works system-wide on iPhone. Voicy has no iOS app.
MCP for AI coding agents
Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor can call Spokenly directly. Voicy has no AI agent integration. See spokenly.app/blog/voice-dictation-for-developers for setup.
More languages
Spokenly supports 100+ languages. Voicy supports 50+.
No account required
Spokenly works without signup or email for local models. Voicy requires an account to start.
Side-by-side: where Spokenly differs
| Feature | Spokenly | Voicy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free + BYOK | $8.49/mo |
| Offline mode | Yes | No, cloud only |
| BYOK cloud | Yes | No |
| iOS app | Yes, custom keyboard | No |
| MCP for AI agents | Yes | No |
| Languages | 100+ | 50+ |
| Speaker diarization | Yes | No |
| AI rephrase commands | Custom prompts (GPT-4, Claude) | Built-in commands |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Windows support | No | Yes |
How to switch from Voicy in 5 minutes
- 1Download Spokenly from spokenly.app/download (it's free).
- 2Pick Parakeet or Whisper Large V3 Turbo for offline use, or paste your Groq/OpenAI/Deepgram key for free cloud accuracy.
- 3Set your dictation shortcut.
- 4Optional: install Spokenly on iPhone with the custom keyboard for mobile dictation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Spokenly work on Chrome and Windows like Voicy?
Spokenly is macOS and iOS only. If you need a Chrome extension or Windows support, Voicy covers those platforms. For Mac and iPhone users, Spokenly is the better fit.
Can I use Spokenly with the same Whisper models Voicy uses?
Yes. Voicy uses cloud Whisper V3 via Groq. Spokenly supports both local Whisper Large V3 Turbo and BYOK to Groq Whisper, so you get the same model with optional offline fallback.
How does accuracy compare to Voicy?
It depends on your audio and model choice. Both apps can route to Whisper Large V3, while Spokenly also offers Parakeet, GPT-4o Transcribe, and Deepgram Nova as options.
Is the BYOK angle really free?
Yes. If you already pay OpenAI, Deepgram, or Groq for an API plan, Spokenly uses those credits with no markup. For many users this can be cheaper than paying a separate monthly dictation subscription.
Can I keep my Voicy lifetime license and try Spokenly?
Yes. The two apps don't conflict. Spokenly's free tier means you can run both with no commitment and decide which fits your workflow.
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This page is published by Spokenly. Pricing reflects publicly available information at the time of writing. Learn more about Voicy on their official site.