Spokenly
Unlimited local dictation behind a polished installer; cloud convenience is the bit it charges for.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopmobileone-click install
- Installation
- Native macOS, Windows, Linux, or iPhone app
- Operational Setup
- Local use needs microphone and Accessibility permissions plus a model download; BYOK cloud use requires creating and protecting a provider key.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Offline mode keeps audio and transcripts on the device; a selected cloud provider receives audio for cloud transcription and the provider's retention rules apply. Spokenly does not publish the local database or file format.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Unlimited local transcription is free, but the managed cloud speed, AI cleanup, and synchronization that make the experience feel effortless are paid.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $23.49/mo ($282/yr) in subscriptions
Spokenly FAQ
Common questions
Is Spokenly free and open source?+
Spokenly is a free tool that runs on local or hosted. Unlimited local dictation behind a polished installer; cloud convenience is the bit it charges for.
What paid software does Spokenly replace?+
Spokenly serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, saving up to $23.49/month ($282/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Spokenly?+
Installation: Native macOS, Windows, Linux, or iPhone app. Setup notes: Local use needs microphone and Accessibility permissions plus a model download; BYOK cloud use requires creating and protecting a provider key.
What is the catch or trade-off with Spokenly?+
Unlimited local transcription is free, but the managed cloud speed, AI cleanup, and synchronization that make the experience feel effortless are paid.