Question 1

What is Voxa?

Accepted Answer

Voxa is a voice dictation app for macOS that uses local AI to transcribe your speech to text in real-time. Press a hotkey, speak naturally, and watch your words appear instantly in any application.

Question 2

Does Voxa require an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

No, Voxa runs entirely on your Mac using local AI. Your voice data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and allowing you to work offline.

Question 3

Which macOS versions does Voxa support?

Accepted Answer

Voxa supports macOS Ventura (13.0) and later, including macOS Sonoma and the latest macOS releases.

Question 4

How accurate is Voxa's transcription?

Accepted Answer

Voxa uses OpenAI's Whisper model, which achieves over 95% accuracy on clear speech. The local AI improves over time as it adapts to your voice and vocabulary.

Question 5

Can I use Voxa in any application?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Voxa works system-wide on macOS. Simply place your cursor where you want text to appear, press the hotkey, and start speaking. It works in browsers, text editors, IDEs, email clients, and more.

Question 6

Is Voxa a subscription?

Accepted Answer

No, Voxa is a one-time purchase. Pay once, own it forever. No monthly fees, no subscriptions, no hidden costs.

Question 7

How does Voxa compare to Dragon Dictate, WhisperFlow, or MacWhisper?

Accepted Answer

Unlike Dragon Dictate (discontinued), MacWhisper (file-based transcription), or WhisperFlow (cloud-based with subscription), Voxa offers real-time, system-wide dictation with local-only AI. Voxa is privacy-focused with no cloud processing, more affordable than Dragon and WhisperFlow, and more convenient than MacWhisper for live dictation.

Question 8

What languages does Voxa support?

Accepted Answer

Voxa supports over 50 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and many more. The AI automatically detects the language you're speaking.

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