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A local-first alternative that costs nothing.
Stenox 1.0 removes paid plans and puts capable speech and language models directly on your Mac.
| Feature | Stenox | Subscription tools | Other local tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| App price | Free | Often paid | Often paid |
| On-device transcription | Parakeet | Varies | Varies |
| On-device language processing | Gemma | Varies | Varies |
| Recording time limit | None | Plan dependent | Plan dependent |
| License or subscription | None | Common | Common |
| Bring your own API keys | Optional | Varies | Varies |
No plan to choose.
Every built-in feature is available from the moment the local models are ready.