Dictly

Dictly is a Content & Design tool that converts speech into polished, structured text instantly and entirely on your device. It offers real-time streaming and programmable workflows for customized output.

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Pricing

Freemium · Paid

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Non-technical

About

What is Dictly?

Dictly is a powerful dictation tool designed for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, offering private, on-device speech-to-text conversion. It transforms spoken words into polished, structured text instantly, without relying on servers or collecting user data. Dictly features real-time streaming with sub-100 ms first-word latency on Apple silicon, ensuring a seamless dictation experience. Users can customize output with programmable Workflows and Per-App Profiles, tailoring formatting, tone, and structure for different applications. The tool operates entirely offline, making it ideal for secure or disconnected environments, and boasts a lightweight footprint with minimal memory usage.

Best used for

Ideal for content creators who need to quickly convert spoken words into structured text, customize text formatting for different applications, and ensure complete data privacy. Especially valuable for those working on macOS, iOS, or iPadOS who require offline functionality and real-time transcription without cloud dependency.

Common actions

transcribe speech

format text

dictate content

automate text entry

Capabilities

Key features

Real-time on-device transcription
Programmable Workflows
Per-App Profiles
Custom dictionaries
Offline operation
Quick Capture overlay
Full transcription history

Target Audience

content creator

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Freemium · Paid

Not publicly disclosed. Check dictly.app for current pricing.

FAQs

What is the difference between Dictly Core and Dictly Pro?

Dictly Core is free and offers real-time dictation, Quick Capture, one dictionary (25 entries), one Workflow, and history for 10 sessions. Dictly Pro, a one-time purchase of $29.99, adds unlimited Workflows, dictionaries, Per-App Profiles, and full history with search and export options.

Does Dictly require an internet connection to function?

No, Dictly operates entirely offline. All speech recognition, formatting, and storage are processed on your device. It never requests an internet connection, ensuring full functionality even in airplane mode or secure networks, and guarantees data privacy.

Can I customize how Dictly formats my text?

Yes, Dictly allows extensive customization through Workflows and Per-App Profiles. Workflows combine processing stages to refine and format your words as you speak, from filler removal to Markdown. Per-App Profiles automatically apply specific Workflows based on the application you are using.

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