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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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88 out of 100, Needs improvement
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CategoryProductivity
PlatformsWeb
PricingPaid
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ListedOctober 2026
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Mobile PageSpeed
Performance
94 out of 100, Good
Accessibility
88 out of 100, Needs improvement
Best Practices
100 out of 100, Good
SEO
100 out of 100, Good

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