Free Forever
Stenox’s free tier gives you full access to all features. It’s perfect for trying Stenox or light daily use.$5 Stenox Cloud Credit
Start with $5 credit to try Stenox Cloud transcription and enhancement.
All Features
Profiles, vocabulary, file transcription — everything.
All Providers
Local providers and BYOK cloud providers included.
Upgrade Anytime
Move to Lifetime whenever you’re ready. No pressure.
What’s Included
| Feature | Free Tier |
|---|---|
| Daily dictation limit | 5 minutes |
| Stenox Cloud | $5 credit included |
| WhisperKit (local transcription) | ✓ |
| MLX (local AI enhancement) | ✓ |
| BYOK cloud providers | ✓ |
| Profiles | ✓ |
| Auto-activation | ✓ |
| Custom vocabulary | ✓ |
| File transcription | ✓ |
Provider Options
The free tier gives you access to all provider types within your 5-minute daily limit:Stenox Cloud
Your $5 credit works with Stenox Cloud transcription and AI enhancement — no API keys needed.BYOK Providers
Use your own API keys from providers like:- Groq Whisper — Fast transcription
- Google Gemini — AI enhancement
- DeepGram — High-accuracy transcription
Local Providers
Process everything on-device for complete privacy:- WhisperKit — Local transcription
- MLX — Local AI enhancement
- No internet required
Upgrade to Lifetime
When you’re ready for more, upgrade to Lifetime — a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited use forever.Lifetime
One-time purchase. Unlimited BYOK and local use forever.
Lifetime Plus
One-time purchase. Includes unlimited Stenox Cloud.
Checking Your Usage
In Stenox:- Click the menu bar icon
- Your remaining daily minutes appear in the dropdown
Free Tier FAQ
What happens when I hit the limit?
What happens when I hit the limit?
Stenox will notify you that you’ve reached your daily limit. You can:
- Wait until midnight for the reset
- Upgrade to Lifetime for unlimited use
Does file transcription count against the limit?
Does file transcription count against the limit?
Yes, file transcription time counts against your daily 5 minutes.
Can I use multiple providers?
Can I use multiple providers?
Yes! Set up different providers for different profiles. All providers work within your daily limit.
What if I want complete privacy?
What if I want complete privacy?
Local providers (WhisperKit + MLX) process everything on your Mac with no data sent anywhere. They work within your 5-minute daily limit on the free tier.