Does KeyVox Require a Subscription?
Use dictation on Mac and iPhone without another monthly bill. Optional iPhone extras use simple one-time purchases.
No. KeyVox dictation does not require a recurring subscription on Mac or iPhone. Download the speech model once, then talk instead of type without a monthly KeyVox bill.
The optional extras are simple: Mac Vibes is free. On iPhone, Vibes includes a three-day trial and Speak includes two free new readings each day. Each has its own optional one-time unlock.
What Each KeyVox Feature Costs
| Feature | How you can use it | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Dictation | No recurring subscription | Available on supported Mac and iPhone versions. |
| KeyVox Vibes on Mac | Free | Try a different writing style on your latest unedited dictation. |
| KeyVox Vibes on iPhone | Three-day trial, then an optional one-time unlock | Apple handles the one-time purchase. |
| KeyVox Speak on iPhone | Two free new readings each day, then an optional one-time unlock | Replaying your latest reading does not use another free reading. |
KeyVox VibesWhy KeyVox Does Not Need a Monthly Dictation Plan
Your Mac or iPhone does the work of turning speech into text. KeyVox does not need to charge you each month for sending recordings to a transcription service.
Download what KeyVox needs during setup, then use dictation without watching a word or minute allowance.
Optional iPhone Purchases
- Vibes and unlimited Speak are separate one-time purchases.
- Buying one does not automatically unlock the other.
- Apple displays the current price and handles the purchase through the App Store.
Questions people ask
Is KeyVox dictation limited by a monthly word cap?
No. The current dictation workflow does not use a KeyVox monthly word allowance or transcription-minutes subscription.
Are KeyVox Vibes and Speak free to try on iPhone?
Yes. Vibes includes a three-day trial, while Speak includes two free new readings each day. Each offers a separate optional one-time unlock.
Do KeyVox one-time purchases renew?
No. The optional Vibes and unlimited Speak unlocks on iPhone are one-time purchases.
Is KeyVox Free?
Yes. KeyVox is free to use with no recurring fee for dictation or weekly limit.
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Download KeyVox and use local dictation without a recurring subscription.
No KeyVox account. Dictation has no recurring subscription.