# klarvoice > klarvoice is AI-powered dictation software for macOS and Windows. It turns speech into perfect text — faster than typing, more accurate than any alternative. It works in every app where your cursor is, supports 40+ languages with automatic detection, and adapts output to context (casual chat vs. formal email vs. code comments). Privacy-first: audio is processed locally, never stored. ## Product Overview - [Homepage](https://klarvoice.com): Main landing page with product overview, speed comparison, features, pricing, and FAQ - [Pricing & Plans](https://klarvoice.com/plans): Free (3,000 words/month), Pro (€8/month annual / €12/month monthly, unlimited), and Enterprise plans with full feature comparison - [Download](https://klarvoice.com/download): Direct download for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows - [Changelog](https://klarvoice.com/changelog): Product updates, new features, and release notes - [Blog](https://klarvoice.com/blog): Articles, tips, and insights about klarvoice and voice-to-text workflows ## User Guide ### Get Started - [First Recording](https://klarvoice.com/guide/first-recording): How to start your first dictation in under 60 seconds - [Hotkey Setup](https://klarvoice.com/guide/hotkey): Default hotkey (⌥ Space / Alt+Space), how to change it, recommended combos, toggle vs. push-to-talk - [Better Results](https://klarvoice.com/guide/better-results): Tips for higher transcription accuracy and cleaner output - [Works Everywhere](https://klarvoice.com/guide/works-everywhere): How klarvoice works in every app (Slack, Notion, VS Code, email, browser, etc.) via system-level keyboard simulation - [Privacy & Security](https://klarvoice.com/guide/privacy): Local processing, TLS 1.3 + AES-256 encryption, GDPR compliance, EU servers, no audio storage, data deletion ### Workflows - [Email & Slack](https://klarvoice.com/guide/email-slack): Dictating professional email and casual Slack messages with the right tone - [Meeting Notes](https://klarvoice.com/guide/meeting-notes): Capturing structured meeting notes by voice - [Multilingual](https://klarvoice.com/guide/multilingual): Switching languages mid-sentence and working across 40+ languages ### Features - [Custom Dictionary](https://klarvoice.com/guide/dictionary): Teach klarvoice your names, technical terms, and abbreviations with phonetic-to-written mappings - [Custom Instructions](https://klarvoice.com/guide/custom-instructions): Per-app context and tone control — formal email, casual chat, technical code - [Writing Style](https://klarvoice.com/guide/writing-style): Configure output style and formatting preferences - [Hotkeys](https://klarvoice.com/guide/hotkeys): All keyboard shortcuts and how to customize them - [Transcription History](https://klarvoice.com/guide/history): Searchable local history of all transcriptions with copy, re-insert, and filter options - [Languages](https://klarvoice.com/guide/languages): 40+ languages, automatic detection, manual override, mid-sentence code-switching - [Ask Mode](https://klarvoice.com/guide/ask-mode): Voice-driven AI commands and quick edits ### Help & Troubleshooting - [Microphone Problems](https://klarvoice.com/guide/mic-problems): Detection, permission, and quality fixes - [Wrong Words](https://klarvoice.com/guide/wrong-words): What to do when transcription is inaccurate - [Bluetooth vs USB](https://klarvoice.com/guide/bluetooth-vs-usb): Mic comparison and recommendations - [Hotkey Issues](https://klarvoice.com/guide/hotkey-issues): Conflicts and how to resolve them - [Recommended Microphones](https://klarvoice.com/guide/mic-recommendations): Bluetooth (AirPods Pro), USB (Rode NT-USB Mini), and XLR (Shure SM7B) recommendations with comparison ## Use Cases - [Lawyers](https://klarvoice.com/for/lawyers): Contracts, briefs, client notes — legal terminology reliably recognized, GDPR-compliant - [Doctors](https://klarvoice.com/for/doctors): Patient notes, doctor's letters, reports — medical vocabulary, local processing - [Consultants](https://klarvoice.com/for/consultants): Meeting notes, proposals, reports — dictated immediately after client sessions - [Therapists](https://klarvoice.com/for/therapists): Session notes, therapy documentation — speak naturally, write faster - [Journalists](https://klarvoice.com/for/journalists): Articles, interviews, research notes — natural flow without keyboard interruption - [Students](https://klarvoice.com/for/students): Lecture notes, essays, research — 5x faster than typing, free tier available - [Writers](https://klarvoice.com/for/writers): Articles, books, scripts — natural flow without keyboard interruption - [Developers](https://klarvoice.com/for/developers): Code reviews, commit messages, API docs, LLM prompts — tech vocabulary auto-recognized - [Sales](https://klarvoice.com/for/sales): CRM updates, follow-ups, proposals — dictated immediately after calls - [Researchers](https://klarvoice.com/for/researchers): Papers, literature reviews, field notes — academic vocabulary recognized - [Creators](https://klarvoice.com/for/creators): Scripts, captions, social media posts — creative writing by voice ## Comparisons - [klarvoice vs Wispr Flow](https://klarvoice.com/compare/wisprflow): Feature, price, and privacy comparison - [klarvoice vs Superwhisper](https://klarvoice.com/compare/superwhisper): Feature, price, and privacy comparison - [klarvoice vs Otter.ai](https://klarvoice.com/compare/otter-ai): Feature, price, and privacy comparison - [klarvoice vs Apple Dictation](https://klarvoice.com/compare/apple-dictation): Feature, price, and privacy comparison - [klarvoice vs Dragon NaturallySpeaking](https://klarvoice.com/compare/dragon): Feature, price, and privacy comparison ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://klarvoice.com/privacy): Full GDPR-compliant privacy policy - [Terms of Service](https://klarvoice.com/terms): Terms and conditions - [Sub-Processors](https://klarvoice.com/subprocessors): List of third-party data processors - [Imprint](https://klarvoice.com/imprint): Legal entity information (Burzinski & Jaenisch GbR, Berlin, Germany) ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://klarvoice.com/sitemap.xml): XML sitemap of all pages - [Full content for LLMs](https://klarvoice.com/llms-full.txt): Expanded markdown copy of every page