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Vocal Notes

Launching today

Private, on-device transcription for Mac

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Private, on-device transcription for Mac

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Private, local transcription for Apple Silicon Macs. Record or import audio/video, review with synced playback, add custom vocabulary, use Quick Dictation anywhere, organize and merge transcripts, and more. No cloud uploads or minute limits.

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Launch tags:Productivity•Artificial Intelligence•Apple

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I built Vocal Notes because I wanted transcription to behave like a Mac tool, not an upload portal. The recognition work runs locally on Apple Silicon, and the transcript stays linked to the original recording so names, numbers, and quotes are easy to verify. It also handles file imports, custom vocabulary, folders, merging, Markdown export, and a global Quick Dictation window. One time payment with no recurring plan or transcription-minute limit. I would especially value feedback on the review workflow and the balance between a full transcript library and lightweight dictation.

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4h ago

The local-only approach is a nice change of pace, and Quick Dictation actually feels snappy on my M2. I wish the custom vocabulary was easier to manage, but overall it nails the basics without forcing me into a subscription.

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44m ago

How does the accuracy hold up with accents or noisy backgrounds since everything runs locally on-device?

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44m ago

runs entirely offline on my m2 mac and the custom vocabulary actually catches my weird project names correctly, super refreshing

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2h ago