Dictivo - Private desktop dictation with optional Cloud Fast
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Private-first desktop dictation
Private dictation first. Speed when you choose.
Play 76-second demo
Download for Mac
See pricing<br>Mac is available now. Windows is in validation before public release.
Privacy first<br>Your private words stay on your device.
Dictivo starts local because most dictation should feel private by default. Cloud Fast is visible because it changes where audio is processed.
Microphone audio stays on this device
Transcripts, history, dictionary, and snippets stay local
Works without a cloud transcription account
Tiny stays free forever
14-day full Local trial unlocks every local model
Only runs when you select Cloud Fast
Uploads the selected recording for faster transcription
Designed for low-sensitivity recordings
Local remains available whenever privacy matters more
Use Local whenever the audio is sensitive.
Read the full privacy boundary on the security page.
Cloud Fast<br>Fast transcription without making cloud the default.
Use Local when words are private. Use Cloud Fast for low-sensitivity work when waiting breaks your flow.
LocalDefault
Private by default.
Audio remains on your computer
Transcripts, history, dictionary, and snippets stay local
Best for client work, notes, meetings, and sensitive drafting
Download for Mac
Cloud FastOptional
Speed when you choose it.
Uploads only recordings you send through Cloud Fast
Best when turnaround matters more than local-only processing
Use it for low-sensitivity work when speed matters
Add Cloud Fast
Workflow<br>The workflow is intentionally simple.
Dictivo is designed for the moment you need words out of your head and into the app in front of you.
01<br>Download Dictivo<br>Start with Tiny free forever and 14 days of every local model. No cloud transcription account is required for Local mode.
02<br>Press the hotkey<br>Speak from any app, stop recording, and get the transcript back into your workflow.
03<br>Switch only when needed<br>Stay Local for private work. Use Cloud Fast when the recording is not sensitive and speed matters.
Start free. Upgrade only when the limits matter.
Start with Tiny free forever, try every local model free for 14 days, and use 10 free Cloud Fast minutes on this device before subscribing.
Free Local
Try the private-first workflow on your desktop.
Freelocal tier
Local dictation on your device
Tiny on-device model included
Global hotkey and local history
14-day full Local trial unlocks every local model
No cloud upload in Local mode
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Dictivo Local
Unlock larger local models and 12 months of updates.
$49one-time
Every local model unlocked after the trial
Perpetual license for the version you buy
12 months of updates and new local models
Use on up to 5 personal devices
$24/year optional renewal for future updates
Buy Local
Cloud Fast
Add fast cloud transcription for selected recordings.
$6.99per month
10 free minutes on this device
1,500 transcription minutes per month
Standalone or alongside Dictivo Local
One simple Cloud Fast switch in the app
Uploads only recordings you choose
Add Cloud Fast
Mac is available now. Windows is in validation before public release.
Secure checkout opens in a new tab.<br>After purchase, return to Dictivo and activate Local with your license email. If checkout does not open, email [email protected].
Mac model advisor<br>Choose your Mac. Get the right local model.
Pick the closest MacBook and memory size before you download. Dictivo will still check your Mac after install and tune the local recommendation on the device.
Recommended starting point
MacBook model
MacBook Air Intel · 2018-2020<br>MacBook Pro Intel · 2018-2020<br>MacBook Air M1 / M2 · 2020-2023<br>MacBook Air M3 / M4 / M5 · 2024-2026<br>MacBook Pro M1 / M2 / M3 · base chip<br>MacBook Pro M4 / M5 · base chip<br>MacBook Pro with Pro chip · M1 Pro-M5 Pro<br>MacBook Pro with Max chip · M1 Max-M5 Max
Memory
8 GB<br>16 GB<br>24-36 GB<br>48 GB+<br>I'm not sure
Choose the closest option after download. Dictivo also checks your Mac on first launch.
Recommended starting point<br>Strong local fit
MacBook Air M3 / M4 / M5 · 16 GB
This Mac is a strong fit for private local dictation. Start with the recommended model and try the quality option when accuracy matters more.
Start mode<br>Quality
Daily local model<br>Large v3 Turbo Q5
Try for quality<br>Large v3
Cloud Fast<br>Optional when speed matters more than local-only processing.
MacBook Air is quiet and capable; long recordings may still run warmer than on a MacBook Pro.
Download for Mac<br>Open full guide
Start today and decide after the trial.
Current version
Version 0.3.26
Local trial
14 days with every local model
Cloud Fast
10 free minutes on this device
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