Productivity
How to Dictate Notes During Zoom Meetings
Take Zoom notes with live dictation while staying engaged. Capture action items and summaries without constant typing.
2026-01-18
Private by ArchitectureWindows & macOS
Talk to your machine.
Not to ours.
PrivaSpeech is a local speech-to-text app for Windows and macOS. Record your voice, transcribe on your device, and paste the text into any app. Dictation works offline after activation and the model download.
Cancel anytime · 14-day money-back guarantee on your first payment
Control
Press Ctrl+Space anywhere. Speak. Press again. Your text lands in the clipboard.
Privacy
Dictation audio stays on your machine. No cloud transcription.
Reliability
After activation and the model download, dictation works offline. No cloud transcription API required.
Infrastructure
Tuned for modern CPUs. Light footprint, fast startup, no extra hardware.
What sets PrivaSpeech apart
Privacy
Your audio stays put
Transcription happens entirely on your hardware. Temporary audio is cleared the moment it's no longer needed. Never uploaded, never logged.
Reliability
No internet required
After a one-time setup, PrivaSpeech works offline. No API rate limits, no server outages, no waiting on someone else's GPU.
Productivity
One hotkey, anywhere
Press Ctrl+Space, speak, press to stop. The transcript drops into your clipboard, ready to paste into any app you have open.
Three steps to set up.
The rest is muscle memory.
- Download and install the app
- Activate with your license key, then download the on-device model (~465MB, one-time)
- Press Ctrl+Space, speak, press stop. The transcript lands in your clipboard.
Works with any application
If you can paste into it, you can dictate into it
Security Posture
Built to keep audio off the wire
- On-device transcription. No cloud relay, ever.
- Temporary audio is cleared the moment transcription completes.
- Designed for teams under data residency scrutiny.
- No third-party APIs in the audio path after activation.
PrivaSpeech avoids the third-party audio APIs that most dictation tools depend on. Run your own compliance review before deploying in regulated environments.
Where it fits
Medical & Legal
Keep patient and client dictation on the machine that captured it.
Writers
Capture long-form ideas without cloud dependencies or external accounts.
Developers
Document proprietary code without leaking snippets to cloud APIs.
Teams
Standardize dictation across regulated or privacy-sensitive workflows.
Explore Use Cases
Local dictation, tailored to you
Dig Deeper
Find the page that matches your exact workflow
Deeper guides on offline dictation, secure workflows, healthcare compliance, and how PrivaSpeech compares to cloud alternatives.
Workflow
Set up a Windows dictation workflow, from microphone and hotkey to pasting and correcting your text.
Offline
Learn what to download and activate before using speech-to-text without an internet connection.
Voice typing
Use offline voice typing on Windows and understand how it differs from built-in dictation.
Local AI
Understand how speech recognition models turn audio into text on your own computer.
Security
Compare local and cloud dictation risks, including audio handling and device security.
Healthcare
Review local dictation and healthcare compliance boundaries before deploying with patient information.
Pricing
One license. Zero cloud.
Every plan includes a 14-day free trial, on-device transcription, global hotkeys, and clipboard automation. Cancel anytime.
Secure checkout powered by Polar · Cancel anytime
Recommended
Yearly
/year
Just $14.92/mo — Save $49 vs monthly!
- ✓14-day free trial included
- ✓On-device transcription
- ✓Global hotkey and clipboard workflow
- ✓Save $49 compared to monthly
Monthly
/month
14-day free trial, then $19/month.
- ✓14-day free trial
- ✓Full feature access
- ✓On-device transcription
- ✓Cancel anytime
Cancel before your trial ends and you won't be charged. Your first payment comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Request a refund within 14 days of your first paid charge. Renewal payments are not covered by the guarantee. Refund policy
FAQ
Answers for privacy-conscious teams
Do I need a dedicated graphics card?
No. PrivaSpeech is tuned for modern CPUs. No dedicated GPU needed for real-time transcription.
Is my voice really private?
Yes. Transcription runs entirely on-device. We never receive your audio, and there's no account or sign-in tied to your dictation.
How does it compare to Windows Dictation?
Most built-in dictation tools stream audio to the cloud. PrivaSpeech runs entirely on your machine using Parakeet models.
What about compliance requirements?
Keeping audio off the network shrinks your compliance footprint for HIPAA, BAA, and GDPR workflows. Confirm specifics with your compliance team.
Your voice. Your device.
Your control.
Use a hotkey, speak, paste the result, without a single word leaving your machine. Free for 14 days.
From the Blog
Field notes on local dictation
Productivity
How to Improve Dictation Accuracy: Microphone Setup, Room Noise, and Technique
Improve speech-to-text accuracy with better dictation microphone choices, room setup, speaking technique, and practical troubleshooting tips.
2026-01-18