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VibeSonic pre-launch feedback: Local Whisper + Parakeet – thoughts on local vs cloud AI dictation?
Hey Product Hunt community
I'm the maker behind VibeSonic the private AI voice toolkit launching soon. After years of dealing with cloud dictation tools that drain my battery, leak data, or lock me into subscriptions, I built what I always wanted: fully on-device AI voice dictation that runs locally on your Mac. No data leaves your device. No monthly fees. Works wherever your cursor is (IDE, browser, email, Notes you name it). Key highlights so far:
Runs Whisper + NVIDIA Parakeet models entirely on-device for fast, private transcription
Voice-powered notes, tasks, AI text commands, custom dictionaries, and even web search via Perplexity
Optional "bring your own key" cloud mode if you want extra power (OpenAI/Groq/Deepgram you pay the provider directly)
One-time Pro license starting at $19.95 (no subscription ever)


