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Sayburst
● Identity checkedVoice dictation · Official sources reviewed 2026-10-07
Sayburst is a Mac dictation app that transcribes speech into the active text field and removes filler words while fixing punctuation. On-device recognition works offline, with vocabulary and phrase replacements. Optional local or hosted language models can rewrite the transcript for different writing modes.
- Category
- Voice dictation
- Free access
- Seven-day trial; permanent free use not confirmed.
- API access
- Unknown; no separately documented public product API was verified.
Is Sayburst right for you?
A good fit for
Mac users dictating messages, notes and email who want an offline baseline and optional model-assisted rewriting.
Before you choose
Optional hosted rewriting changes the local-only data path and can incur provider charges. Check dictated names and formatting before sending; app compatibility and recognition quality were not independently tested.
How to use Sayburst
Install Sayburst, choose a writing mode and add names or replacements you use often. Hold the activation key in a text field, speak and inspect the pasted result. Test optional rewriting on non-sensitive content and verify its model settings before using it for confidential work.
Costs and practical limits
The vendor lists $29 once for one Mac or $49 once for three, with 1.x updates included and no subscription. Optional OpenAI/Anthropic keys have separate usage costs; Ollama and LM Studio can provide a local model. The trial is seven days.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local recognition | Speech recognition and basic cleaning run on the Mac. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-07 |
| Writing modes | Modes can use local models or your own OpenAI/Anthropic key for rewriting. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-07 |
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Sayburst pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pay a model provider to dictate?
The baseline speech recognition and cleaning are documented as local and offline. Optional hosted rewriting requires your own key and may incur charges.
What is Sayburst used for?
Sayburst is a Mac dictation app that transcribes speech into the active text field and removes filler words while fixing punctuation. On-device recognition works offline, with vocabulary and phrase replacements. Optional local or hosted language models can rewrite the transcript for different writing modes.
Does Sayburst have a free plan?
Seven-day trial; permanent free use not confirmed.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does Sayburst cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Sayburst through an API?
Unknown; no separately documented public product API was verified.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Optional hosted rewriting changes the local-only data path and can incur provider charges. Check dictated names and formatting before sending; app compatibility and recognition quality were not independently tested.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product documentation
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