Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about WakaScribe, how it works, its security and its pricing.
Do you have a question about local mode, Linux compatibility, GDPR compliance or business mode?
Privacy & Security
Every detail matters when it comes to your data.
No, in local mode. Processing takes place directly on your machine via the NVIDIA Parakeet engine. No audio, text or data ever leaves your computer. In business mode, audio is processed via the secure cloud engine and then deleted after transcription.
No. Voice recognition is only activated when you trigger dictation via a keyboard shortcut or a dedicated key. There is no passive listening.
Data related to shared dictionaries and team settings is hosted in Europe on infrastructure compliant with ISO 27001 standards, HDS hosting and GDPR.
Yes. In local mode, no personal data is processed by a third party. In business mode, the infrastructure meets GDPR requirements, with European hosting.
Yes. Local mode guarantees 100% offline processing, with no network transit. It is the ideal solution for lawyers, doctors, accountants and consultants under NDA.
How it works
Choosing between freedom and collaboration means choosing WakaScribe.
Local mode: processing on your machine, free for life, no internet connection required.
Business mode: advanced cloud recognition, shared dictionaries, collaboration, built-in AI included, €1/month per user.
The Parakeet engine is optimised to run on most modern machines. If your computer is older, business mode lets you use cloud power without any loss of experience.
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Yes. WakaScribe is compatible with macOS, Windows and Linux.
It is the only professional voice dictation solution with three-platform support and full local mode.
Languages & recognition
The world within reach, without compromising performance
Local mode: major European languages.
Business mode: over 100 languages and dialects via Whisper Large V3 Turbo.
Yes. Automatic language detection is enabled, particularly in business mode.
Yes. The engines used are trained on varied corpora that include a wide range of accents.
AI & text transformation
Built-in AI and voice editing
Yes. Select some text and dictate your instruction: translate, summarise, rephrase, correct, extract key points, and more.
Yes, if you provide your own API keys (BYOK).
In business mode, AI is included with no extra configuration needed.
Pricing
Pricing et abonnements
Yes. It is free for life, with no limit on words or time.
€1 per user per month. All features are included.
No. You can cancel at any time.
No. No tiers, no locked features, no quote-based pricing.
Compatibility & availability
Supported platforms
MacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
iOS and Android keyboards are planned for April 2026.
Business & Collaboration
Team features
No. In business mode, you can use personal dictionaries and team dictionaries separately.
Only entries that are voluntarily shared are accessible to team members.
Yes. Business mode integrates collaboration, security, compliance and certified infrastructure.
More questions?
Feel free to get in touch! Or simply download for free and your questions will be answered!