Apple Dictation vs SaySo

Side-by-side: platforms, pricing and features.

Apple Dictation works offline; SaySo needs an internet connection. SaySo covers more of the compared features (8 vs 5).

Comparison table

	Apple Dictation	SaySo
Basics
Speech processing	Hybrid	Cloud
Works offline	Yes	No
Languages	34+	—
Platforms
macOS	Yes	Yes
Windows	No	Yes
Linux	No	No
iOS	Yes	No
Android	No	No
Web	No	No
Browser extension	No	No
Pricing
Pricing model	Free	Freemium
Free tier	Free and built into macOS, iOS and iPadOS	4,000 words per week; 30-day Pro trial
Starting price	—	¥248/yr
Plans	—	Pro (monthly): ¥35/mo Pro (annual, CNY 20.6/mo): ¥248/yr
Features
Works in any app	Yes	Yes
Real-time transcription	Yes	Yes
Auto punctuation	Yes	Yes
AI cleanup	No	Yes
Custom vocabulary	No	Yes
Voice commands	Yes	No
Push to talk	No	No
Auto language detection	No	Yes
Translation	No	Yes
File transcription	No	No
Meeting notes	No	No
Multilingual interface	Yes	No
History	No	Yes

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