LocalBolo · House #36,176

What it is

Calls itself “Dictation”.

• Calls itself: Dictation

“Dictation using Open Source Models only.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “subscription”.

• Says it will not: subscription

“No subscription and no word limits.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. No free plan. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $49, $49.99.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Free plan: no
• Price: $49 · $49.99

“Buy for $49”

“LocalBolo $49.99”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. In English.

• Sells to: consumers
• Languages: English

“Give your keyboard a break.”

“LocalBolo is built for English today.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Open source. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Open source: yes
• AI role: a side feature

“LocalBolo is private dictation for Mac.”

“One-time purchase · macOS 15 or later · Apple Silicon”

What it works with

Names Dodo Payments, Hugging Face and 3 more on its pages.

• Names: Dodo Payments · Hugging Face · Parakeet · +2

“Secure checkout by Dodo Payments”

“Models are downloaded from Hugging Face the first time you pick them.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “150”. Instant signup. Publishes a blog.

• Number claimed: 150
• Instant signup: yes

“Buy for $49”

“Most people type about 40 words a minute and speak about 150.”