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Sanelo

Private local dictation for Mac and Windows

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A voice-to-text application that transcribes speech locally on your computer without sending recordings to remote services, available for Apple silicon Macs and

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Sanelo is a dictation application that converts spoken words into polished text on your own machine. It processes voice recordings and transcription locally after setup, so dictated content does not need to be sent to remote transcription services. The app works on Apple silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later and Windows 11 PCs, with a global keyboard shortcut for quick access and a copy-paste workflow that integrates into your existing applications.

Designed for professionals handling sensitive information in healthcare, legal, finance, and security-focused work, Sanelo requires no user account for normal use and includes a 14-day refund window. The speech recognition model ships inside the app on Mac, so dictation works immediately without downloads. Optional text refinement and lighter model alternatives are available. Windows early access is currently free, with a launch price of €39,99 afterwards.

What it does

  • 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

Pricing

Pricing model: Paid

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.

Shopper questions

Does Sanelo send my recordings to the cloud?

Sanelo processes recordings and transcription locally on your computer. Internet access may be used to download required models over HTTPS.

Does Sanelo require an account?

No account is required for normal dictation use.

What languages can Sanelo dictate in?

Sanelo understands speech in 25 languages: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, and Ukrainian. One language per recording is supported.

Which Mac models are supported?

The current release is designed for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later.

Is there a Windows version?

Yes. Sanelo for Windows is a separate edition for 64-bit Windows 11 PCs. It is free during early access with a launch price of €39,99 afterwards. It uses the same local speech recognition and cleanup as the Mac edition.

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