Convert speech to text directly in your browser with AI-powered transcription
Private local dictation for Mac and Windows
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Pricing model
Freemium
Paid
Pricing
Free: up to 5 minutes as guest, or 30 minutes when logged in. Study Pack: $9.9 one-time for 5 hours of transcription (300 credits). Credits never expire. 1 credit = 1 minute of audio.
Sanelo for Mac: €39,99 one-time on the Mac App Store. Sanelo for Windows: free during early access, €39,99 at launch. 14-day refund window on paid purchases.
Key features
AI-powered transcription with modern models for high accuracy
Support for multiple audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, and FLAC
Export transcripts as TXT or SRT subtitle files
Built-in text editor to fix mistakes
Automatic AI punctuation and paragraph formatting
No software installation required, runs in any modern browser
Credit-based pricing system where 1 credit equals 1 minute of audio
Processing for long recordings without file splitting
Local speech-to-text with voice recording and transcription processed on your computer
Global keyboard shortcut to start recording without switching applications
Menu bar and tray controls for settings and recording management
Copy and paste workflow to use results in any application
Microphone selection to choose recording device
Support for 25 languages with automatic language detection
Optional text refinement for polished output
Launch at login option controlled by the user
Permission guidance explaining microphone and accessibility requirements
What makes it different
Works entirely in your browser with no installation needed
Simple, intuitive interface designed for non-technical users
Free tier with 30 minutes of transcription when logged in, no credit card required
Automatic AI punctuation and paragraph breaks for clean, readable transcripts
One-time purchase instead of subscription
Speech model ships inside the app for immediate use without downloads
Made in Germany with notarised Mac and signed Windows installer
No remote transcription service in normal use after models are downloaded