Question 1

What is the best price-to-performance voice dictation app for Mac?

Accepted Answer

Stenox offers the best price-to-performance ratio for Mac voice dictation. At $39 one-time (versus $10-15/month subscriptions from competitors like Wispr Flow), Stenox delivers the same 150+ WPM transcription speed, 100+ language support, and professional accuracy—but costs 75% less in the first year alone. The savings compound over time: after 3 months, competing subscriptions exceed Stenox's lifetime cost.

Question 2

What is the cheapest alternative to Wispr Flow?

Accepted Answer

Stenox is the most affordable Wispr Flow alternative at $39 one-time purchase. Unlike Wispr Flow's monthly subscription model (~$120/year), Stenox offers comparable transcription quality, offline mode with Whisper, and works in any Mac app—all for a single payment with lifetime updates included.

Question 3

Which voice dictation app has the best value for money?

Accepted Answer

Stenox provides the best value for money in voice dictation software. For $39 once, you get: unlimited transcription, offline mode, 8+ cloud provider options, smart profiles, universal hotkeys, 100+ languages, use on 3 Macs, and lifetime updates. Competitors charge $120-180 annually for similar features.

Question 4

What's included with my purchase?

Accepted Answer

You get all current features, free lifetime updates, the ability to use on up to 3 devices with a single license, and access to all future features and improvements.

Question 5

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Stenox is free to use with a limit of 5 minutes of transcription per day. This lets you fully test all features before purchasing. When you're ready for unlimited transcription, upgrade for a one-time payment with a 7-day money-back guarantee.

Question 6

Does it work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Stenox includes Whisper for local, offline transcription on Apple Silicon. Your voice data never leaves your Mac unless you choose to use a cloud provider.

Question 7

How does Stenox compare to other voice-to-text apps?

Accepted Answer

Stenox is just as accurate and fast as competitors—at a fraction of the price. Subscription apps like Wispr Flow cost $12.50/month ($150/year), while one-time purchases like SuperWhisper charge $250 for lifetime access. VoiceInk and MacWhisper are closer at $25-49, but Stenox at $39 offers more features: 8+ cloud providers, smart profiles, local LLM processing, and use on 3 Macs. Same quality, best value.

Question 8

What data does Stenox collect?

Accepted Answer

Stenox is privacy-first. We collect no voice recordings, transcriptions, or usage data. We offer optional, opt-in crash reporting to help improve the app—disabled by default. Your transcriptions, settings, and usage data stay entirely on your Mac.

Question 9

Does it work on Intel Macs?

Accepted Answer

Stenox runs on Intel Macs, but local models are not supported—only Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) can run local transcription and LLM processing. On Intel Macs, you'll need to use cloud providers for optimal performance.

Question 10

Does it work with external microphones and headsets?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Stenox works with any microphone your Mac recognizes—built-in mic, USB microphones, Bluetooth headsets, audio interfaces, and more.

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