Privacy-First Dictation: Keep Your Voice Data Local
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For users wary of cloud processing, Monologue and VoiceTypr offer strong alternatives. Monologue allows users to download and run models locally, avoiding external servers altogether while still enabling tone customization across apps.
VoiceTypr takes an open-source, lifetime-license approach, supporting dozens of languages without subscriptions. These tools appeal to professionals handling sensitive data — or anyone who wants the benefits of AI dictation without trading privacy for convenience.
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no subscription + lifetime license already sounds better than half these apps