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AudioForms vs Kekoso
Offers on-device dictation and transcription for Mac, not a form platform
Which to pick
Pick AudioForms if you want…
- Voice-enabled surveys
Pick Kekoso if you want…
- Local, no-cloud dictation and transcription
Side by side
- What it is
- AudioForms:AudioForms is a form builder that lets respondents record voice answers and provides transcriptions.
- Kekoso:Kekoso provides on-device dictation, audio/video transcription and call recording for macOS, running locally on the Neural Engine.
- Best for
- AudioForms:Voice-enabled surveys
- Kekoso:Local, no-cloud dictation and transcription
- Who it’s for
- AudioForms:Product teams, researchers, and remote teams needing spoken feedback
- Kekoso:Mac users who need private, offline speech-to-text for apps, files, calls and AI agents.
- Pricing
- AudioForms:Subscription
- Kekoso:Paid
- Works with
- AudioForms:—
- Kekoso:Claude Code, Claude Desktop
AudioForms features
- Voice input fields. Add audio answer fields so users can record responses directly in the form.
- Customizable form builder. Drag-and-drop editor to mix text, multiple-choice, dropdowns and audio inputs.
- Auto-transcription. Automatically converts recorded audio into readable text.
- Response dashboard. Central view to listen to recordings and read transcriptions.
- Easy sharing. Distribute forms via link, email or embed them on any site.
Kekoso features
- Hotkey dictation. Press a shortcut to dictate into any active app; text appears where the cursor is.
- File & YouTube transcription. Drop audio/video files or paste YouTube links to get local transcripts with timestamps.
- Call recording with speaker separation. Record calls locally, split your microphone and the other side, and export labeled transcripts.
- Local MCP transcription server. Runs a socket server so Claude, Codex and other agents can transcribe without API keys.
- Custom vocabulary. Add or import word lists to enforce your terminology across all transcriptions.
- Multiple model families. Choose between Parakeet, Whisper and SenseVoice models for speed, language coverage or CJK support.
AudioForms vs Kekoso FAQ
Is AudioForms or Kekoso free?+
AudioForms is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription. Kekoso is paid, with a free trial.
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