Stenox

About Stenox

Introduction to Stenox

Stenox is a voice dictation application for macOS designed to convert speech to text across any app, browser, or text field on your Mac. It supports both on-device transcription using Whisper with MLX on Apple Silicon and cloud-based transcription through user-provided API keys or the optional Stenox Cloud service.

The product focuses on producing clean, readable text by removing filler words, handling live corrections, and allowing custom vocabulary for names and domain-specific terms. Smart profiles can automatically switch settings based on the active application, providing consistent behavior across tools such as Slack, VS Code, and Notes.

Key Takeaways

System-wide dictation in any app or browser on macOS via a universal hotkey
On-device transcription with Whisper + MLX (Apple Silicon) or cloud options via Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK)
Optional Stenox Cloud for managed cloud transcription without external API keys
Automatic cleanup of filler words and support for live, in-utterance corrections
Custom vocabulary and post-processing for names, jargon, and formatting
Smart, per-app profiles that auto-detect and apply different settings
Support for 100+ languages; transcripts stored locally on the Free plan
Flexible pricing with a Free plan and a one-time Lifetime option

How Stenox Works

Stenox runs system-wide on macOS and is activated with a universal hotkey. You speak naturally in any text field, and the app transcribes your voice into text in real time. During transcription, Stenox automatically removes filler words and can interpret live corrections (e.g., “wait, no” or “actually”) so the final output reflects your intended phrasing.

Processing can occur locally or in the cloud. On Apple Silicon devices, Stenox can run Whisper with MLX on-device. Alternatively, you can connect your own API keys for popular cloud providers or use Stenox Cloud, which does not require external API keys. Profiles allow you to tailor behavior per application; Stenox auto-detects the active app and switches settings accordingly. Custom dictionaries and post-processing rules refine terminology and formatting to match your preferred style.

Core Benefits and Applications

Stenox provides hands-free text entry and faster capture of ideas for users who prefer or require voice input. It is suitable for writing emails and documents, composing notes, and drafting content in browsers or native apps. Developers and power users can create per-app profiles for tools like editors and chat clients to apply different vocabularies and formatting.

The combination of on-device processing and multiple cloud options supports different privacy and performance needs. Built-in cleanup and correction reduce manual editing, while custom vocabulary improves accuracy for names and domain-specific language. Support for many languages enables multilingual dictation and transcription.

Provider Options

Mode	Requirements	Notes
On-device (Whisper + MLX)	Apple Silicon Mac	Works offline; speech processed locally.
Cloud (BYOK)	API keys for providers such as DeepGram, AssemblyAI, Groq, OpenAI Whisper	Uses provider infrastructure; privacy governed by the provider’s policy.
Stenox Cloud	No external API keys required	Managed cloud transcription operated by Stenox.

Pricing Overview

Plan	Price	Billing	Included Highlights
Free	$0	Per month	All features included with usage limits; 5 minutes/day transcription; local transcription and AI enhancement; BYOK for cloud AI; custom dictionary and post-processing; support for 100+ languages; transcripts stored locally only; no credit card required.
Lifetime	$39	One-time	Everything in Free; unlimited minutes per day; Stenox Cloud ($5 credit included); lifetime updates; use on up to 3 Macs; priority support.

A 7-day refund is available for all plans.