Serenade
6.8#18 in dictation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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WakaScribe
8.2#4 in dictation softwareFrom €1 a monthFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Serenade | WakaScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud data handling | With a cloud endpoint, audio and the file being edited are sent to Serenade servers; the maker says they are not stored unless the user opts in to sharing. | The FAQ says enterprise-mode audio is processed through the secure cloud engine and deleted after transcription; shared dictionaries and team settings are hosted in Europe. |
| Custom vocabulary | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline dictation | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy model | hybrid | hybrid |
| Support | The site provides a community link and lists [email protected] for contact. | The FAQ directs users with further questions to contact the company. |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,Chrome | macOS,Windows,Linux,iOS,Android |
Serenade plans
- SerenadeFree
WakaScribe plans
- LocalFree
- Entreprise€1 a month
- Local modeFree
- Business mode€1 a month
- Business mode (yearly comparison)€12 a year
Pick Serenade if…
Serenade suits developers who want to write or edit code by voice, including people with an injury or anyone seeking to avoid typing. It may also suit users who want local speech processing or custom voice commands.
Pick WakaScribe if…
WakaScribe may suit people who want offline dictation, including those in legal, healthcare, accounting, development or consulting work. Business mode may suit teams that need shared dictionaries, collaboration and cloud-language support.