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Whisper on your Mac
Lifetime adds local WhisperKit transcription for higher-quality on-device speech recognition.
NanoVoice
Local Whisper dictation
Local-first dictation with Whisper on your Mac.
Start with Apple Speech and unlock local WhisperKit in Lifetime—without a hosted NanoApps speech API or cloud transcription account.
Free with Apple Speech. Lifetime is $4.99 once and adds local Whisper, Meeting Mode, templates, and unlimited history.
NanoVoice / Local Whisper dictationNative macOS
What the workflow includes
The useful parts,without another workspace.
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Apple Speech is free
Start with Apple's built-in recognition before deciding whether local Whisper is useful for your voice and work.
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No hosted speech API
NanoVoice does not send your audio to a NanoApps transcription server.
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Local recordings history
Dictations and meeting transcripts are saved on your Mac for fast keyboard recall.
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Bring your own keys
If you use cloud formatting, keys live in Keychain and requests go directly to your chosen provider.
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No account required
Download NanoVoice, grant macOS permissions, and dictate without creating a NanoApps account.
Privacy
Whisper is only one part of the privacy story.
Local transcription matters, but the surrounding workflow does too. NanoVoice stores recordings locally and makes cloud text enhancement optional instead of mandatory.
Compare the tradeoffs in NanoVoice vs superwhisper and NanoVoice vs Wispr Flow.
Questions about this workflow
Short answers,before you install.
Does NanoVoice use local Whisper?
Yes. NanoVoice Lifetime adds optional local Whisper transcription through WhisperKit. The free tier uses Apple's on-device speech recognition.
Is local Whisper better than Apple Speech?
It depends on your voice, microphone, language, and environment. Apple Speech is quick to start; Whisper can be more accurate for many longer or noisier recordings.
Is NanoVoice a superwhisper alternative?
Yes, if you want a smaller Mac-only app with a free Apple Speech tier, one-time pricing, Meeting Mode, and a keyboard-first menu bar workflow.
Ready when you speak
Give the thought somewhere to landbefore you lose the wording.
Start free with Apple Speech. Press ⌃⌘W, speak naturally, and see whether NanoVoice belongs in your workflow.
Free with Apple Speech. Lifetime is $4.99 once and adds local Whisper, Meeting Mode, templates, and unlimited history.
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