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Zumbo compared with Woord
DetailZumbo logo ZumboWoord logo Woord
What it doesOpen source dictation for Mac with local AI, instant speed and complete privacy Convert text to natural-sounding speech in over 100 voices across 34 languages
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2020
Based inRO GB
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingOne Mac: $15 (or $9 for first 10 buyers); Three Macs: $20; Team (10 Macs): $79. 3-day free trial with everything unlocked. Free updates. 14-day refunds. Free: 1,000 characters per month. Starter: $9.99/month for 100,000 characters. Basic: $24.99/month for 500,000 characters. Advance: $49.99/month for 1,250,000 characters. Pro: $99.99/month for 3,000,000 characters. Free 7-Day Trial available for Starter plan (credit card required, no PayPal).
Key features
  • Dictation into any app with one keyboard shortcut
  • Local speech processing in about 200 milliseconds
  • Automatic clean speech with filler word removal
  • Learn corrections to improve accuracy per user
  • 21 vocabulary packs for specialized fields
  • Custom vocabulary packs from CSV or JSON files
  • Notes with searchable history and time-based reminders
  • Meeting mode with speaker labels and timestamps
  • Supports 25 European languages
  • Runs completely offline with no account required
  • Over 100 voices in 34 languages with regional variations
  • Male, female, and child voice options
  • MP3 download and audio hosting with HTML embed player
  • Text-to-Speech API access
  • Adjustable speech speed from 0.25x to 4x
  • Upload text or paste URL of articles
  • Support for web pages, documents, and scans
  • Own intellectual property rights to all audio files
  • Cancel subscription anytime without questions
  • No long-term commitments required
What makes it different
  • Open source GPL-3 code on GitHub you can read, build and verify
  • Complete privacy with no server, no account, no audio sent anywhere
  • Fastest local transcription at about 200 milliseconds latency
  • One-time purchase with free updates and no subscription
  • Works in terminal, code editors and AI coding agents
  • AI technology producing human-like natural-sounding speech
  • Over 100 voices with multiple language and accent options
  • Unlimited conversions on paid plans with no character limit per audio
  • Easy-to-use interface requiring just three steps
  • Support for commercial use and redistribution
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last check29 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)39
Citation Flow (Majestic)2235
Referring domains (Majestic)9234

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