# Stenox

> Stenox is a free, local-first voice dictation and speech-to-text application for Apple Silicon Macs.

## Product Overview

Stenox turns speech into formatted text in any macOS app. Version 1.1 uses Parakeet for local transcription and offers Gemma and Qwen models on MLX for local language processing. Local models are downloaded only when selected.

**Price:** Free
**Platform:** macOS 15+ on Apple Silicon
**Category:** Voice Dictation and Transcription Software

## Access

- No purchase or subscription
- No license key or device activation
- No free-tier or recording time limit
- All built-in features included
- Optional connections to supported third-party providers using the user's own API keys
- Third-party provider charges and limits remain the user's responsibility

## Local-First Architecture

- Parakeet provides on-device speech recognition
- Gemma and Qwen provide on-device language processing through MLX
- Local audio and text stay on the user's Mac
- Stenox Cloud has been retired
- Supported BYOK providers remain available as an explicit user choice

## Core Features

- System-wide voice dictation
- Smart profiles that adapt settings by app
- Local transcription and text enhancement
- Vocabulary replacements
- File transcription
- Optional third-party transcription and LLM providers
- Opt-in crash reporting, disabled by default

## Links

- [Homepage](https://stenox.app)
- [Download](https://stenox.app/download)
- [Documentation](https://docs.stenox.app)
- [Privacy Policy](https://stenox.app/privacy)
- [FAQ](https://stenox.app/#faq)
- [Support](https://stenox.app/support)

## Contact

- Support: support@stenox.app
- Response Time: Within 24 hours