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Description

Apple Dictation is an integrated feature in macOS that allows users to input text by speaking in any application where text can be entered. Once the feature is activated, users can initiate it using the Microphone key, a personalized keyboard shortcut, or by selecting Start Dictation, and can terminate it with the Escape key, the same shortcut, or the Microphone key again. For those using Apple silicon Macs, it is possible to continue typing while dictating, with Dictation resuming listening once keyboard activity ceases. Users can issue spoken commands to insert emoji, punctuation marks, new lines, and new paragraphs, and the system can automatically add commas, periods, and question marks in supported languages. Dictation is capable of handling text of any length and will cease automatically after 30 seconds of no detected speech input. If macOS is unsure about a particular word, it highlights the text for users to either choose an alternative or make a manual correction. Additionally, users can enable multiple Dictation languages and switch between them during their speech, while also having the option to select their preferred microphone or allow macOS to make that choice automatically. This flexibility makes Apple Dictation a powerful tool for enhancing productivity and accessibility across macOS applications.

Description

Secretary42 is a desktop dictation tool aimed at professionals, writers, developers, and anyone seeking to convert spoken words into text while utilizing their preferred Mac or Windows applications. It features a customizable global hotkey to easily initiate and halt dictation; the integrated whisper.cpp engine performs local transcription with downloadable Whisper models and delivers the output to the active cursor, clipboard, or a designated file. Users can select models that strike a balance between transcription speed and accuracy and have the option to review, copy, or erase their locally saved transcription history. The application is particularly useful for composing emails, creating documents, jotting down notes, responding to support inquiries, logging issue reports, and drafting documentation. Dictation executes entirely on the device without reliance on cloud services, with internet connectivity only needed for checkout, license management, downloading models and the app, accessing support, and optional diagnostics. Secretary42 is compatible with macOS on Apple Silicon as well as Windows x64, making it versatile for a wide range of users. Additionally, its focus on local processing enhances data privacy and security for users concerned about cloud storage.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

€9.99/month
€9.99 per month or €99.99 per year. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Prices include VAT for EU customers; Paddle displays the final amount before payment.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Apple

Founded

1976

Country

United States

Website

support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-dictation-mh40584/mac

Vendor Details

Company Name

insight 42

Founded

2018

Country

Germany

Website

insight42.com/home/secretary42/

Product Features

Product Features

Speech Recognition

Audio Capture No 
Automatic Form Fill No 
Automatic Transcription No 
Call Analysis No 
Concatenated Speech No 
Continuous Speech No 
Customizable Macros No 
Multi-Languages No 
Specialty Vocabularies No 
Speech-to-Text Analysis No 
Variable Frequency No 
Voice Recognition No 

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