# Dictivo

Dictivo is a local-first desktop dictation app for Mac and Windows. Local mode keeps audio on the device, while optional Cloud Fast can be used when speed matters more than keeping audio local.

## Important pages

- Home: https://dictivo.app/
- Pricing: https://dictivo.app/#pricing
- Privacy: https://dictivo.app/#privacy
- Cloud Fast: https://dictivo.app/#cloud-fast
- Downloads: https://dictivo.app/#downloads
- Mac model guide: https://dictivo.app/mac-model-guide/
- Mac dictation benchmark method: https://dictivo.app/guides/mac-dictation-benchmark-method/
- Speech-to-text apps for Mac: https://dictivo.app/guides/best-speech-to-text-apps-for-mac/
- Offline Windows dictation: https://dictivo.app/guides/offline-dictation-on-windows/
- Media kit: https://dictivo.app/media-kit/
- Privacy proof: https://dictivo.app/privacy-proof/
- Offline Mac dictation: https://dictivo.app/guides/offline-dictation-on-mac/
- Audio path: https://dictivo.app/privacy/where-dictation-audio-goes/
- Network test: https://dictivo.app/privacy/local-dictation-network-test/
- Compare alternatives: https://dictivo.app/compare/
- Contact support: https://dictivo.app/contact/
- Refunds: https://dictivo.app/refund/

## Compare alternatives

- Wispr Flow Alternative: Local, Buy-Once Dictation: https://dictivo.app/compare/wispr-flow-alternative/
- Superwhisper Alternative: Same Local Privacy, $29 Once: https://dictivo.app/compare/superwhisper-alternative/
- MacWhisper Alternative for Real-Time Dictation: https://dictivo.app/compare/macwhisper-alternative/
- VoiceInk Alternative: Polished Local Dictation: https://dictivo.app/compare/voiceink-alternative/
- A macOS Dictation Alternative with Whisper Accuracy: https://dictivo.app/compare/macos-dictation-alternative/
- Dragon Alternative: Local Dictation at $29, Not $699: https://dictivo.app/compare/dragon-alternative/

## Who Dictivo is for

- People who dictate private notes, client work, meeting notes, research notes, or long-form writing on a Mac.
- Buyers comparing local dictation apps, cloud dictation apps, file transcription tools, and Apple's built-in Dictation.
- Users who want a free tiny local mode, a 14-day full Local trial, and optional Cloud Fast minutes.

## Key facts

- Public downloads are available for both macOS and Windows x64.
- The Windows installer is not yet Authenticode-signed, so SmartScreen may show an unknown-publisher notice; SHA-256 checksums are published in downloads.json.
- Local mode and Cloud Fast are separate choices in the app, so users can keep sensitive audio local and use Cloud Fast only when they decide it is appropriate.
- Support is available at support@dictivo.app.