Local-First Hotkey Dictation for Mac and Windows
Dictivo is a local-first hotkey dictation app for macOS and Windows x64. Local mode transcribes on-device; optional Cloud Fast uploads selected record…
In plain English
Dictivo is a hotkey dictation app for Mac and Windows. Its local mode turns speech into text on the computer, and an optional cloud mode handles some recordings. Users pay once for local or monthly for cloud. TrustMRR shows about $27 a month in recurring revenue. The software does the typing, while users choose local or cloud.
~$27 MRR; $0 verified revenue last 30 days (TrustMRR/LemonSqueezy, Oct 29, 2026)
Operator: Not disclosed on TrustMRR
Revenue independently checked: documents reviewed by a publication, or a public dashboard.
Not disclosed.
The tool stack
Payments / merchant of record
Core ML ↗On-device model inference
llama.cpp ↗Runs open models locally
Prices are the vendors' published list prices as researched in Oct 2026 and change often — always check the vendor's pricing page.
Step-by-step setup
- Pick one job people would rather keep private on their own computer.
- Run open or on-device models locally so nothing is uploaded and there is no per-use model bill.
- Sell a license or subscription with a free trial.
- Grow through Mac/desktop app communities, search and word of mouth.
What's automated vs. the human 10%
The machine does
- Core AI generation/analysis
- Billing and onboarding
You still do
- Product quality and support
- Distribution and marketing
- Compliance and edge cases
Overview
Dictivo is a local-first hotkey dictation app for macOS and Windows x64. Local mode transcribes on-device; optional Cloud Fast uploads selected recordings. Local: US$29 through Oct 31, 2026, then US$49, tax included; purchased version stays usable, with 12 months of updates, optional US$24/year renewal, up to 3 personal devices. Cloud Fast: US$8.99/month, 1,500 minutes. Tiny free; 14-day full Local trial; 11 interface languages. macOS notarized; Windows installer unsigned.
Operator: Not disclosed on TrustMRR. Category on TrustMRR: Productivity. Founded: 2026-05-14. Website: https://dictivo.app/
Estimated split: about 90% of the work automated, 10% human.
Realistic income
TrustMRR (checked Oct 29, 2026) shows about $27 MRR and $0 in LemonSqueezy-verified revenue over the last 30 days, $17 verified over its tracked history. This is one operator’s result, often after months or years of work, and doesn’t predict yours. Check the live listing — numbers change.
Risks
- Free open-source alternatives exist.
- Must keep up with OS and model updates.
- Startup cost and time to first dollar are not disclosed.
*Income figures are illustrative ranges based on public pricing and typical outcomes reported by practitioners, not guarantees. Most new online businesses earn little or nothing at first. Not financial, legal or tax advice.
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