
LocalBolo
Private dictation for Mac: speech to text that runs entirely on your device
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LocalBolo is a private, on-device speech-to-text dictation tool for Mac computers with Apple Silicon. It allows users to dictate text in any app by holding the fn key while speaking. The transcription happens locally on the Mac, ensuring privacy with no data sent to servers. It supports multiple speech models, optional transcript cleanup, and works offline after initial setup.
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CategoryProductivity
PlatformsWeb
PricingPaid
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ListedOctober 2026
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