Your audio stays on your device.
Sonavi is designed for local voice input, not cloud audio upload.
Free offline voice-to-text for Windows
Compare local dictation tools for Windows
Sonavi Alpha is a free Windows voice-to-text app for live dictation. Speak instead of type in your active app, with your audio and transcript kept on your device. Sonavi works fully offline after installation.
No usage limits during Alpha. No cloud transcription. No audio upload. No transcript upload.
Sonavi assisted
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Comparison
Compare Windows dictation tools by local processing, offline use, and privacy.
A quick view of where Sonavi fits: free, offline, local-first live dictation for Windows work.
| Tool and source | Published platforms | Published processing options | Published pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonavi AlphaSonavi privacy policy | Windows | Local dictation after installation | Free during Alpha |
| Wispr FlowPlans · Data controls | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Cloud transcription; data controls are available | $15/user/month or $12 billed annually |
| SuperwhisperWindows · Models | macOS, Windows, iOS | On-device models and cloud models | Free tier; Pro from $8.49/month |
| SpokenlyPlans | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS | Local models and optional cloud features | Local models free; Pro $8.33/month billed annually |
| Google EloquentNot for WindowsApp Store listing | iPhone and iPad (not Windows) | On-device core processing; some advanced features may use cloud | Free |
| Windows voice typingMicrosoft Support | Windows 10 and 11 | Online speech recognition; internet connection required | Included with Windows |
Comparison information was reviewed on September 5, 2026 against the linked first-party sources. It summarizes published options rather than every plan or setting; confirm the linked source before choosing another product. A dated claim evidence register is maintained with the site source for future reviews.
Comparison sources and review scope
The linked sources support the platform, processing, and pricing summaries in the table. Sonavi’s claims are limited to its documented local audio, local transcript, and offline live-dictation behavior after installation.
Looking for a free Windows dictation tool? Sonavi Alpha is built for people who want to turn speech into text without uploading their voice or transcript to the cloud.
Sonavi is a Windows dictation app that runs from your system tray. Toggle dictation, speak, and Sonavi inserts your words into the active app: email, documents, notes, forms, support tools, CRM fields, prompts, or anywhere else you normally type.
Most transcription tools are built around files: upload an audio or video recording, wait for processing, then copy the transcript into another app. Sonavi works differently. It is built for live voice-to-text while you work.
The main privacy promise
Audio local. Transcript local. Offline after installation.
Your transcript stays on your device.
The generated text is created locally and inserted into your active app.
Sonavi works fully offline after installation.
After the app is installed, you do not need an internet connection to dictate.
Live voice-to-text
Not file transcription. Live voice-to-text for work.
Sonavi is not designed for transcribing old recordings, meeting videos, or uploaded audio files. It is designed for people who write all day and want a faster, more private way to create text on Windows.
If you can type there, Sonavi is designed to help you speak there.
Use cases
Dictate directly into the Windows apps where work happens.
Draft replies, updates, and longer messages without typing every sentence.
Documents
Speak first drafts into Word, Google Docs, Notepad, or other writing apps.
Forms
Fill repetitive fields faster by dictating directly into the active form.
Notes
Capture thoughts, follow-ups, and task notes while they are fresh.
Customer Support
Draft support replies faster while keeping voice input local.
CRM / Sales Notes
Dictate call notes, follow-ups, and account updates directly into your CRM.
Technical Writing
Create documentation, comments, tickets, prompts, and technical notes with your voice.
Windows Productivity
Use your voice anywhere you would normally type.
Typing Less
Reduce keyboard strain by replacing parts of your typing workflow with speech.
Speak instead of type
For people who do not have an audio file to transcribe. They have work to write.
Typing is not always the fastest way to get thoughts into your work apps. Sonavi lets you move from keyboard-first writing to voice-first drafting.
When you need to create emails, notes, documents, support replies, CRM updates, or internal prompts, you can speak your first version directly into the app where the text belongs. That means less copying, less switching, and less waiting for a transcript from another tool.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Sonavi a free transcription tool?
Yes, with an important distinction. Sonavi is a live voice-to-text tool for Windows, not a file-upload transcription service. It helps you speak instead of type directly inside the apps where you work.
Can Sonavi transcribe audio files?
No. Sonavi is not currently built for transcribing old recordings, meeting videos, or uploaded audio files. It is built for live dictation into active Windows apps.
Does Sonavi upload my audio?
No. Sonavi's core privacy promise is that your audio stays on your device.
Does Sonavi upload my transcript?
No. Your generated transcript stays on your device.
Does Sonavi work offline?
Yes. After installation, Sonavi works without an internet connection.
Is Sonavi free?
Sonavi Alpha is currently free to download and use with no usage limits during the Alpha phase.
Does Sonavi work in any Windows app?
Sonavi is designed to insert dictated text into the active app where you would normally type. This can include emails, documents, notes, forms, support tools, CRM fields, prompts, and other Windows workflows.
Who is Sonavi for?
Sonavi is for Windows users who write emails, notes, documents, support replies, CRM updates, forms, prompts, and other work text, and want to speak instead of type.
Is Sonavi a meeting transcription tool?
No. Sonavi is not positioned as a meeting recording or meeting transcription product. It is built for live voice-to-text input while you work.
Is Sonavi a cloud transcription service?
No. Sonavi is designed around local voice input. Your audio and transcript stay on your device, and the app works offline after installation.
Download Sonavi Alpha for free
Start dictating directly into your Windows apps.
No usage limits during Alpha. No cloud transcription. No audio upload. No transcript upload. Works offline after installation.