WakaScribe is voice dictation software that combines on-device offline processing with cloud speech recognition. Local mode uses NVIDIA Parakeet, while cloud mode uses Whisper Large V3 Turbo. Dictated text can be entered in browsers, word processors, messaging apps, code editors, and business tools through system-level integration. Users can choose Cool, Normal, or Formal writing styles, create personal dictionaries, and use voice instructions to translate, summarize, rephrase, correct, extract key points, or shorten and expand text. Local recognition supports major European languages; cloud mode supports over 100 languages and dialects with automatic language detection. The FAQ says local mode processes speech on the device without sending sound, text, or computer data. It says enterprise audio is processed through the cloud engine and deleted after transcription; shared dictionaries and team settings are hosted in Europe. Local mode is free with no word or time limits. Business mode is 1.00 EUR per month per user. Listed platforms include macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Who it is for
WakaScribe suits people who dictate into common writing and business applications, including professionals handling sensitive or regulated work who may prefer local processing. Cloud mode and shared dictionaries also address multilingual and team workflows.
What is good
- Local mode is free with no word or time limits
- Dictation works across browsers and business tools
- Cloud mode supports over 100 languages and dialects
- Users can create personal dictionaries
- Offers three writing styles
What to know first
- Local recognition covers major European languages
- Enterprise audio is processed through a cloud engine
- Mobile keyboards were scheduled for April 2026
Verdict
WakaScribe offers a choice between local dictation and cloud recognition, plus voice-driven text tools. The distinction between local and enterprise cloud data handling is important when choosing a mode.
WakaScribe plans and pricing
All plansCompared on dictation software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Custom vocabulary
- Yes
- Offline dictation
- Yes
- Privacy model
- hybrid
