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Dictaphone

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Meetings · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Dictaphone is a web tool for uploading audio files and transcribing them with AI using OpenAI's Whisper API. The interface accepts common formats up to 10MB and advertises a waitlist for Pro access while offering drag-and-drop upload on the homepage.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
Official website
Category
Meetings
Free access
Not confirmed; homepage invites users to join a waitlist for Pro access while uploading audio
API access
Uses OpenAI Whisper API for transcription per on-page upload copy

Is Dictaphone right for you?

A good fit for

People who need quick browser-based audio-to-text conversion for short recordings without installing desktop software.

Before you choose

Uploads are capped at 10MB per file and accepted formats are limited to mp3, wav, m4a, ogg, and flac on the homepage.

Browser audio transcription

Dictaphone focuses on a simple upload-and-transcribe workflow for personal or meeting audio with a lightweight web UI.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
UploadSupports drag-and-drop or click upload for audio files up to 10MB.Facts sourced2026-10-04
EngineOn-page copy states transcription uses OpenAI Whisper API.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Pro accessHomepage CTA is Join Waitlist for Pro Access rather than published plan pricing.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Dictaphone pricing & plans

Pricing

Not listed

Official monthly price not confirmed

API
Uses OpenAI Whisper API for transcription per on-page upload copy
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Dictaphone used for?

Dictaphone is a web tool for uploading audio files and transcribing them with AI using OpenAI's Whisper API. The interface accepts common formats up to 10MB and advertises a waitlist for Pro access while offering drag-and-drop upload on the homepage.

Does Dictaphone have a free plan?

Not confirmed; homepage invites users to join a waitlist for Pro access while uploading audio. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.

How much does Dictaphone cost?

A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Dictaphone through an API?

Uses OpenAI Whisper API for transcription per on-page upload copy. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Uploads are capped at 10MB per file and accepted formats are limited to mp3, wav, m4a, ogg, and flac on the homepage.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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