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Typewave vs Sanelo

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Typewave compared with Sanelo
DetailTypewave logo Typewave Sanelo
What it doesTurn speech into text wherever you work Private local dictation for Mac and Windows
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given DE
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: 2,000 words per week. Typewave Pro: $10/month for unlimited voice dictation. Enterprise: Custom pricing. 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
  • Types directly at cursor in any application
  • Removes filler words while speaking
  • Supports 100+ languages with automatic detection
  • Dictate in one language, write in another
  • Local mode keeps data on your computer
  • No credit card required for free tier
  • Priority support with Pro plan
  • Customizable hotkey shortcuts
  • 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
  • Types where you're already typing without switching windows
  • Local privacy mode keeps everything on your machine
  • Removes filler words automatically
  • Supports 100+ languages with seamless translation
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)116
Citation Flow (Majestic)1811
Referring domains (Majestic)192

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