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Yap vs Typewave

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Yap compared with Typewave
DetailYap logo YapTypewave logo Typewave
What it doesFast, private voice dictation for Mac and Windows Turn speech into text wherever you work
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Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
Pricing14-day free trial (card required), then $6.90 USD per month or $69 USD per year. Both plans include unlimited on-device dictation, multiple languages, custom shortcuts, local history, and automatic updates. Free: 2,000 words per week. Typewave Pro: $10/month for unlimited voice dictation. Enterprise: Custom pricing.
Key features
  • On-device speech recognition with no audio uploads
  • Works across Mac and Windows applications
  • Automatic cleanup of transcriptions
  • Supports 25+ languages with automatic detection
  • Local dictation history that you can edit or delete
  • Custom keyboard shortcuts for recording
  • Global hotkey to activate from any application
  • Fast transcription in under one second
  • 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
What makes it different
  • Completely private with no audio uploads or cloud processing
  • Fast transcription as quick as cloud-based alternatives
  • Automatic cleanup produces clean, usable text without manual editing
  • Works offline after initial setup with no continuous internet required
  • Simple one-key interface integrated into your existing apps
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 +9 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)011
Citation Flow (Majestic)2018
Referring domains (Majestic)2219

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