Audience
Mac users, writers, founders, professionals, and teams who want private dictation and meeting transcripts without a subscription.
About Orca One
Orca One is AI dictation and meeting notes for Mac. It is fast, runs on device, and completely private. Dictate into any app and capture meetings without adding a bot to the call. Transcription runs locally on an Apple silicon Mac. Orca One includes a voice launcher and can make notes available to a desktop AI agent you choose. Try it free, then buy one license for one Mac with no subscription. Requires macOS 15 or later.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$29.99 one-time launch price
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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DigitalCarbon Inc.
Founded: 2025
United States
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