Privacy-first
Local transcription is the default path - nothing is uploaded unless you say so.
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Privacy-first speech to text
Speech to text that
stays on your device.
Sawoice supports up to 35 languages with local models and 98+ with Scribe in optional Cloud Boost, which runs only when you enable it. macOS is stable; Windows 0.1.6 is a public beta.
Local by defaultCloud Boost is opt-inUp to 35 languages locally
Blazing fast
Fast transcription with on-device processing.
Local-first processing
Runs offline after model setup, with Cloud Boost available when you choose it.
Custom dictionary
Add your terms and phrases for personalized accuracy.
Local and cloud language coverage
Use up to 35 languages locally, or 98+ with Scribe in Cloud Boost.
How it works
From voice to text in three simple steps.
Sawoice is designed to be beautifully simple so you can focus on what matters.
1
Record
Capture speech with crystal-clear audio using Sawoice.
Fn on macOS · F8 on Windows
2
Transcribe
Local AI models process audio first, with Cloud Boost available when enabled.
On-device by default
3
Export & Use
Copy the transcript, keep it in local history, or paste it into your active app.
Clipboard-ready text
Language coverage
Up to 35 languages locally. 98+ with Cloud Boost.
Keep supported languages on-device with local models, or explicitly enable Cloud Boost when you need its broader language set.
Combined local and optional Cloud Boost Scribe coverage
EnglishHindiSpanishFrenchGermanJapaneseArabicTamilPortugueseKoreanItalianMarathiUrduTeluguUkrainianMalay
MandarinRussianDutchTurkishVietnamesePolishThaiBengaliSwedishGreekHebrewIndonesianCzechRomanianFinnishDanish
Local-first
Keep everyday dictation on your machine by default.
Speech ready
Built for real voice notes, meetings, and long-form dictation.
Global reach
Market, write, and work across teams without switching tools.
System requirements
What you need to run Sawoice.
Sawoice runs local AI models on-device. Requirements vary by model - start with Lite for the lowest footprint, or use Swift for the broadest language coverage.
Stable
macOS
Minimum
- OS:macOS 14 Sonoma or later
- Chip:Apple M1 or later
- Memory:8 GB unified memory
- Storage:2 GB + model size
Recommended
- OS:Latest stable macOS supported by your Mac
- Chip:Apple M2 or later
- Memory:16 GB unified memory
- Storage:8 GB free
Beta
Windows
Windows 0.1.6 is a public beta with a self-signed installer. Windows may show Unknown Publisher / Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warnings until trusted signing is added.
Minimum
- OS:Windows 10 (22H2)
- CPU:x64 with AVX2 support
- Memory:8 GB RAM
- Storage:2 GB + model size
Recommended
- OS:Windows 11
- CPU:Intel 12th Gen+ or AMD Ryzen 5000+
- Memory:16 GB RAM
- Storage:8 GB free
Per-model memory requirements
Total system memory needed with the model loaded and recording active.
| Model | macOS RAMUnified memory | Windows RAMSystem memory |
|---|---|---|
Lite Smallest local English model | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Core Balanced local English model | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Pro Higher-accuracy local English model | 16 GB | 12 GB |
Swift Fast local multilingual model | 16 GB | 8 GB |
Stream Live local multilingual model | 16 GB | macOS only |
Swift on Windows can use DirectML with a compatible GPU and at least 3 GB VRAM, but it falls back to CPU when that acceleration is unavailable. Built-in Apple Speech does not require a downloadable model.
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your workflow.
Start with private local dictation in up to 35 supported languages, then enable Cloud Boost Scribe when you need coverage across 98+ languages.
Lifetime Plan
Lifetime local-only access.
$250$100one-time
Plan limits
- Up to 35 languages with supported local models
- Private on-device processing
Features
- All local models, forever
- One-time payment, lifetime access
- Optional Cloud Boost add-on ($40/m Pro or $80/m Max)
Pro Plan
Local privacy plus Cloud Boost for daily work.
$50$25/ month
Plan limits
- 600,000 Cloud Boost words per month
- 98+ languages with Scribe in Cloud Boost
Features
- All local models included
- Cloud Boost transcription and Read Aloud
Annual Cloud Boost access for active users.
$500$250/ year
Plan limits
- 600,000 Cloud Boost words per month
- 98+ languages with Scribe in Cloud Boost
Everything in Pro plus...
- Lower yearly effective rate
- Stable annual renewal structure
Max Plan
Fair-use Cloud Boost for heavy daily dictation.
$99$69/ month
Plan limits
- 4,000,000 Cloud Boost words per month under fair use
- Longer dictation sessions
Everything in Pro plus...
- Everything in Pro
- Sawoice Live streaming transcription
Annual fair-use Cloud Boost for heavy users.
$990$690/ year
Plan limits
- 4,000,000 Cloud Boost words per month under fair use
- Longer dictation sessions
Everything in Max plus...
- Sawoice Live streaming transcription
- Lower yearly effective rate