What is Dictivo used for?

Dictivo is a dictation app for Mac and Windows that transcribes speech on-device with local models and an optional cloud mode, sold as a one-time purchase. It is a good fit for private dictation of sensitive notes, and dictating emails and AI prompts.

Yes. Dictivo has a free plan. One-time US$29 including 12 months of updates (renewal optional); the Tiny model is free and all local models have a 14-day trial.

Is Dictivo open source?

No. Dictivo is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Productivity category, open-source options include BentoPDF, MarkerOn and PowerToys.

What are some alternatives to Dictivo?

Dictivo competes with Wispr Flow, Dictato and Dictadoc.

Dictivo: features, pricing and alternatives

About Dictivo

Dictivo is a dictation app for macOS and Windows that types what you say into whichever app you are using. You press a shortcut, speak, review the text and paste it, which suits writing emails, notes and prompts for AI tools. It starts in Local mode, where the vendor says microphone audio is processed on the device and transcripts, history, dictionary and snippets stay local.

A separate Cloud Fast mode is offered for low-sensitivity recordings where speed matters, and the site marks it clearly because it changes where audio is processed. The local approach works without a cloud transcription account or a Dictivo account. The interface is available in many languages, and the site includes a guide to choosing a model for different Macs. The vendor invites users to verify its privacy claims with a network test.

Dictivo is sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. The smallest model is free to use, all local models can be tried free for 14 days without a card, and the price includes 12 months of updates.

Key features

On-device speech-to-text for Mac and Windows
Press-a-shortcut dictation into any app
Optional Cloud Fast mode for speed
Local history, dictionary and snippets
Free Tiny model and 14-day trial
Interface in many languages

Good fit for

→Private dictation of sensitive notes
→Dictating emails and AI prompts

Tags: dictation; speech-to-text; whisper; macos; windows; offline; privacy

Dictivo: questions and answers

What is Dictivo used for?: Dictivo is a dictation app for Mac and Windows that transcribes speech on-device with local models and an optional cloud mode, sold as a one-time purchase. It is a good fit for private dictation of sensitive notes, and dictating emails and AI prompts.
Is Dictivo free?: Yes. Dictivo has a free plan. One-time US$29 including 12 months of updates (renewal optional); the Tiny model is free and all local models have a 14-day trial.
Is Dictivo open source?: No. Dictivo is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Productivity category, open-source options include BentoPDF, MarkerOn and PowerToys.
What are some alternatives to Dictivo?: Dictivo competes with Wispr Flow, Dictato and Dictadoc.