Hi Product Hunt, I built Dictivo because I wanted dictation to feel private by default, not cloud-first by default. Dictivo is a Mac dictation app with two clearly separated paths: Local mode keeps microphone audio on the device. It is the default path for private notes, client work, meetings, and sensitive drafting. Cloud Fast is optional. It is there for low-sensitivity recordings when waiting would break your flow. The launch version includes: - Tiny local model free forever - 14-day full Local trial with every local model unlocked - 10 free Cloud Fast minutes on the device - Automatic speech language detection - Display language support for English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean - Mac model guidance before download, so users can pick a good local starting point The product is intentionally not trying to make every recording go through the cloud. The core idea is simple: use Local when words are private, and use Cloud Fast only when speed matters more. I would really appreciate feedback on: 1. Whether the Local / Cloud Fast choice is clear enough. 2. Which Mac models you use for local dictation. 3. What would make you trust a dictation app for private work. Thanks for taking a look.

Dictivo

Local-first dictation for Mac, Cloud Fast when needed

Local-first dictation for Mac, Cloud Fast when needed