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Yella vs Sanelo

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Yella compared with Sanelo
DetailYella logo Yella Sanelo
What it doesSay Hi to the World in 5 Seconds Private local dictation for Mac and Windows
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given DE
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingOne free voice message every 24 hours; additional messages available with in-app credits. 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
  • 5-second voice messages
  • Live translation in 19 languages
  • No sign-up required
  • AI moderation
  • One-tap reporting
  • Most Loved section
  • Shareable voice links
  • No algorithm curation
  • 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
  • Complete privacy with no account or profile required
  • Live translation into 19 languages
  • No algorithm deciding who hears you
  • One free message daily with purchase options
  • 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)96
Citation Flow (Majestic)411
Referring domains (Majestic)262

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