What Tablif read on Zumbo's site
Zumbo describes itself as: “Zumbo: open source dictation for macOS, instant and private”
- Price model: One-time · free tier
- Free tier: Free for a trial
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
Where it puts itself
Claims “The fastest open source dictation app there is”. Rules out “never audio, never text”. Publishes a comparison page.
- Superlative claim: The fastest open source dictation app there is
- Says it will not: never audio, never text
“The fastest open source dictation app there is.”
“Never audio, never text.”
What it costs
One-time purchase. Free for a trial period. Has an enterprise plan. No monthly plan. 4 prices listed on its pages, from $9 to $79.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: no
- Free plan: free for a trial
- Price: 4 prices, from $9 to $79
- Enterprise plan: yes
“One Mac $15 $9 for the first 10 buyers, 8 left”
“Three Macs $20”
Who it sells to
Sells to consumers. Built for teams. In English.
- Sells to: consumers
- Company size: teams
- Languages: English
“Team license: 10 Macs for $79, one download, installed like any other Mac app.”
“25 European languages, English first.”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. No API. Open source. AI is the core of the product.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- API: no
- Open source: yes
- AI role: core to the product
“…macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon.”
“Zumbo uses local AI models on your Mac”
What it works with
Names Apple Dictation, Fireflies and 5 more on its pages.
- Names: Apple Dictation · Fireflies · MacWhisper · +4
“Feature Zumbo Superwhisper Wispr Flow MacWhisper Apple Dictation”
“Otter, Fireflies and Krisp promise not to misuse your meeting data.”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Claims “150 words a minute”. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.
- Number claimed: 150 words a minute
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Download Features Packs Pricing Buy a license Source on GitHub”
“3 days, everything unlocked, no card.”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 30 Sept 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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