Secretary42

Secretary42

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About

Secretary42 is a desktop dictation application for professionals, writers, developers, and other people who want to turn speech into text while working in their usual Mac or Windows apps. A customizable global hotkey starts and stops dictation; the bundled whisper.cpp engine transcribes speech locally using downloadable Whisper models, and sends the result to the active cursor, clipboard, or a file. Users can choose models that balance speed and recognition quality and review, copy, or delete locally stored transcription history. The app is designed for drafting email, documents, notes, support replies, issue reports, and documentation. Dictation runs on the device without cloud transcription; an internet connection is used separately for checkout, license activation and checks, model and app downloads, support, and optional diagnostics. Secretary42 is available for macOS on Apple Silicon and Windows x64.

About

VoiceTypr is an offline, AI-powered voice-to-text tool available for both Windows and macOS that lets you dictate anywhere you can type by simply holding or toggling a hotkey, with automatic transcription directly into applications such as chat editors, code editors, email fields, and text boxes. It supports over 100 languages, offers multiple transcription-model choices (focusing on accuracy or speed), includes smart formatting modes for everything from casual chat to formal documents, and maintains a searchable history of transcriptions that you can export or copy. Crucially, all processing occurs locally on your machine, so your audio stays private. You simply install the app, download your preferred model, set a global hotkey, then speak and ship, whether you’re writing code prompts, emails, notes, or messages. Additional features include drag-and-drop transcription of MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, or MOV files, global hotkey activation, and hardware hardware-accelerated performance.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Professionals, writers, and teams who want private on-device speech-to-text dictation on Mac and Windows

Audience

Founders, developers and power users needing a tool to write faster by speaking instead of typing, while keeping their voice data fully private and under local control

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

€9.99/month
€9.99 per month or €99.99 per year. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Prices include VAT for EU customers; Paddle displays the final amount before payment.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$35
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The program works locally meaning after it is installed I don't have to be on the internet also it's pretty accurate and it works fast enough but I do have a fast computer as well. The license is for lifetime, and it is incredibly cost-effective and inexpensive as well. Extremely useful for everyday writing. I'm very happy with this program as an early adopter.

Cons

  • It has an occasional bug, but the solo founder quicks to fix it. He's very receptive for any improvement or comments made.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

insight 42
Founded: 2018
Germany
insight42.com/home/secretary42/

Company Information

VoiceTypr
Founded: 2025
United States
voicetypr.com

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Categories

Speech Recognition Supported
Speech to Text Supported

Categories

Speech to Text Supported

Integrations

ChatGPT Not Supported
Claude Not Supported
Cursor Not Supported
Discord Not Supported
Gmail Not Supported
Linear Not Supported
Notion Not Supported
OpenAI Not Supported
Slack Not Supported
X (Twitter) Not Supported

Integrations

ChatGPT Supported
Claude Supported
Cursor Supported
Discord Supported
Gmail Supported
Linear Supported
Notion Supported
OpenAI Supported
Slack Supported
X (Twitter) Supported
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