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Kekoso vs SoundWise.ai

On-device dictation for macOS only, not a web service with unlimited free use
KekosoOn-device dictation and transcription for your MacSoundWise.aiTransform Speech to Text, Instantly and Freely

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What it is
Kekoso:Kekoso provides on-device dictation, audio/video transcription and call recording for macOS, running locally on the Neural Engine.
SoundWise.ai:SoundWise.ai is a free, browser-based tool that transcribes unlimited audio and video files to text.
Best for
Kekoso:Local, no-cloud dictation and transcription
SoundWise.ai:Unlimited free browser transcription
Who it’s for
Kekoso:Mac users who need private, offline speech-to-text for apps, files, calls and AI agents.
SoundWise.ai:Students, creators, professionals needing quick transcription without installing software.
Pricing
Kekoso:Paid
SoundWise.ai:Freemium
Plans
Kekoso:—
SoundWise.ai:Free Free · Pro US$10 per month (billed annually)
Works with
Kekoso:Claude Code, Claude Desktop
SoundWise.ai:—
DevHunt upvotes
Kekoso:11
SoundWise.ai:0
Launched on DevHunt
Kekoso:Sep 2026
SoundWise.ai:Jan 2026

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.
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SoundWise.ai features

  • Unlimited Free Transcription. Convert unlimited audio/video files to text at no cost.
  • Wide Format Support. Handles MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV, MKV, FLAC, AAC and more.
  • Browser-Based Access. No installation required; works directly in the web browser.
  • Drag-and-Drop Interface. Simple UI lets users drop files to start transcription.
  • Fast Processing (Local). Transcribes about 1 hour of audio in ~10 minutes on a typical PC.
  • Pro Cloud Transcription. Cloud models transcribe 1 hour of audio in ~30 seconds (10x faster).
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