Speak. Transcribe.
Paste. Done.
Press a hotkey, speak naturally, and watch your words
appear instantly in any app.
Local AI. No cloud required.
One-time purchase — use on 3 Macs, lifetime updates
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Voice-first. Privacy-first.
Built for professionals who value speed and privacy.
Push-to-Talk or Toggle
Hold to speak, or press once to start/stop. Fully customizable hotkeys that work system-wide.
Auto-Paste Anywhere
Transcripts paste directly into any app. No copy-paste needed. Just speak and it appears.
100% Local & Private
Default models run entirely on your Mac. Your audio never leaves your device.
Cloud Models Available
Connect OpenAI or Groq for maximum accuracy. Great for accents and technical terms.
Native Swift App
Built with Swift and SwiftUI for a true native macOS experience. Lightweight and fast.
Recording History
Every recording saved with timestamps. Search, replay, and re-transcribe anytime.
Teach Sotto your words.
Add specialized terms, names, and jargon to your dictionary. Sotto uses these as hints for better accuracy on your unique vocabulary.
Technical Terms
Acronyms, frameworks, and industry jargon.
Names & Brands
People, companies, and products you mention often.
Foreign Words
Loanwords and phrases from other languages.
Your Vocabulary
12 wordsDrop audio files here
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Transcribe any audio file.
Got voice memos, meeting recordings, or podcast episodes? Just drag and drop them into Sotto. We'll transcribe them using whichever model you choose.
Your audio is always saved.
Every recording is saved locally on your Mac. Not happy with the transcription? Re-transcribe with a different model anytime. Switch from Tiny to OpenAI with one click.
Re-transcribe Anytime
Try a different model if the first result wasn't perfect.
Play Back Audio
Listen to your original recording whenever you need.
Search Everything
Full-text search across all your transcripts.
Pro tip: Start with Tiny for speed, then re-transcribe important recordings with OpenAI for maximum accuracy.
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Choose your engine.
Run locally for privacy, or connect to the cloud for maximum accuracy.
Local Models
Private & Offline — Your audio never leaves your device
Tiny
Best for: Quick notes, drafts
Base (English)
Best for: Everyday use
Small (English)
Best for: Important documents
Medium (English)
Best for: High-accuracy needs
Cloud Models
Maximum Accuracy — Bring your own API key
OpenAI
gpt-4o-mini-transcribeIndustry-leading accuracy with OpenAI's latest speech models.
Groq
Whisper Large V3 TurboFast, accurate results powered by Groq's inference engine.
Pay once. Use forever.
No subscriptions. No recurring fees. No BS.
One payment, lifetime access on 3 devices.
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Everything included
- Lifetime license — pay once, own forever
- Use on up to 3 Macs
- All future updates included
- Local Whisper models (Tiny to Medium)
- Cloud transcription (OpenAI, Groq)
- Import & transcribe any audio file
- Recording history with re-transcribe
- Custom vocabulary dictionary
- Auto-paste & auto-copy
Tired of subscriptions? Us too. That's why Sotto is a one-time purchase. No monthly fees, no annual renewals. Just pay once and it's yours forever.