Free, local dictation for Mac and Windows, keeping voice input private.
Product memo
Codictate provides private, on-device voice-to-text for Mac and Windows users. It routes dictation through local processing, bypassing cloud services entirely to keep user data on their device. The tool learns custom vocabulary and supports multiple languages, serving as a privacy-first alternative to cloud-dependent dictation.
For who
Mac and Windows users needing private dictation
Solves what
Enables local, private voice-to-text input in any application.
- On-device dictation
- Works in any app
- Learns custom vocabulary
In their own words
Your voice, every app.
Any language. Any application. Anytime.
Press a shortcut, speak, and text is pasted where your cursor is. 100% local, 100% private, no cloud, no account. And the best thing: totally free!
Commercial cues
Model
free only
Free tier
Yes
Trial
No
Pricing Strategy
Codictate operates on a free, open-source model, offering all its features without charge. It emphasizes privacy and local processing as core value propositions.
- • Free Any language. Any application. Anytime. tier lowers testing friction.
- • Voluntary sponsorship keeps the core product free.
- • Plan structure keeps pricing easy to scan.
Operator context
Team
Indie / lean
Founded
Apr 2026
Platform
Desktop
Audience
General
Public footprint
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Open Source Commercial
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About Codictate Expand
Codictate provides a fully local and private dictation product for Mac and Windows users. It allows users to press a shortcut, speak, and have text pasted where their cursor is, all without sending data to the cloud.
This open-source tool learns custom vocabulary and supports multiple languages, making it a practical choice for individuals prioritizing data privacy. Its positioning as a free, on-device alternative directly addresses user concerns about data collection common with cloud-based dictation services.