Privacy FAQs
Voicy is private by design. Here are the answers to your most asked privacy questions.
Can you read what I write with Voicy?
Nobody can read your transcripts or listen to your recordings.
Do you save my recordings and transcripts?
We do not store your transcripts or recordings anywhere in our database.
Where is my dictation stored?
Your transcripts are only stored on your device locally.
Do you use my transcripts for research or to train an AI?
We do not use your recordings to train an AI model or for any other purpose. We do not store your transcripts or recordings at all.
The best dictation software for Mac and Windows
Voicy is dictation software that works in every app on your Mac or Windows computer. Unlike built-in speech recognition from Apple or Microsoft, Voicy adds punctuation automatically — no more saying "comma" or "period" out loud. It supports over 50 languages with automatic detection, so you can switch between English, Spanish, German, or any language mid-sentence. Whether you're writing emails, drafting documents, or chatting in Slack, Voicy turns your voice into text with over 99% accuracy.
Voicy handles what other dictation software can't: accents, technical terminology, fast speech, and multiple languages. It detects your language automatically and adds commas, periods, and grammar without you saying a word. For professionals, writers, students, and anyone who types extensively, it's dictation software that actually saves time instead of creating more editing work.
How Voicy compares to Dragon and other dictation software
Dragon NaturallySpeaking has been the gold standard in dictation software for decades — but at $300+ per license, it's expensive. And it only works on Windows. Apple Dictation is free but basic — no automatic punctuation, limited accuracy, and poor performance in non-Apple apps. Voicy hits the sweet spot: 99%+ accuracy at $8.49/month, works on both Mac and Windows, and runs in every app.
Free dictation software options like Google Docs voice typing or Windows Voice Typing (Win+H) work for casual use, but they require you to say punctuation out loud, have lower accuracy, and only work in specific apps. Voicy is the professional-grade dictation software that doesn't require a professional-grade budget.
Who needs dictation software?
Lawyers dictate case notes and briefs. Doctors record patient observations. Writers draft articles and books. Students take lecture notes. Developers document code. Customer support teams write responses faster. Anyone who types more than 30 minutes a day can save hours each week with dictation software. Voice typing is roughly 3x faster than keyboard typing — a 500-word email takes 2 minutes instead of 6. Over a full workday, that adds up to significant time savings and less physical strain on your hands and wrists.
People with RSI, carpal tunnel, or arthritis especially benefit from dictation software. It lets them continue working productively without the physical strain of typing. Voicy's keyboard shortcut activation means you never have to reach for buttons or menus — just press your shortcut and start talking. Many users report that switching to voice dictation eliminated their wrist pain entirely while actually increasing their writing output.
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