Choose Your Plan
Stenox offers flexible pricing to fit your needs — from free tier for casual use to lifetime purchases for power users.Free
$5 Stenox Cloud creditFull access to all features. Upgrade to Lifetime anytime.
Plus
Unlimited — Monthly subscriptionUnlimited dictation with Stenox Cloud.
Lifetime
Unlimited — One-time purchasePay once, use forever with BYOK and local.
Lifetime Plus
Unlimited — One-time purchaseEverything + unlimited Stenox Cloud.
Compare Plans
| Feature | Free | Plus | Lifetime | Lifetime Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily dictation limit | 5 min | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Local providers (WhisperKit, MLX) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| BYOK cloud providers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stenox Cloud | $5 credit | ✓ | $5 credit | ✓ |
| File transcription | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Profiles & auto-activation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom vocabulary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Which Plan Is Right For You?
I want to try Stenox first
I want to try Stenox first
Start with FreeGet 5 minutes of dictation per day with full access to all features and a $5 Stenox Cloud credit.Get Started Free →
I want the simplest setup
I want the simplest setup
Choose Plus or Lifetime PlusStenox Cloud is included — no API keys to configure. Just install and start dictating.See Plus → | See Lifetime Plus →
I already have API keys
I already have API keys
Choose LifetimeUse your existing DeepGram, OpenAI, Gemini, or Groq API keys with unlimited daily use.BYOK Setup →
I want complete privacy
I want complete privacy
Choose LifetimeWhisperKit and MLX process everything locally on your Mac. Lifetime gives you unlimited private use.Privacy Setup →
I want to pay once and never again
I want to pay once and never again
Choose Lifetime or Lifetime PlusOne-time purchase with unlimited use forever. Lifetime Plus includes Stenox Cloud.See Lifetime Options →
Free Tier Details
The free tier includes:- $5 Stenox Cloud credit to get started
- 5 minutes of dictation per day (resets at midnight)
- All features — profiles, vocabulary, file transcription
- All providers — local, BYOK, and Stenox Cloud
- Upgrade to Lifetime anytime
Stenox Cloud
Stenox Cloud is our managed service that eliminates API key management:- Stenox Cloud Transcription — Fast, accurate speech-to-text
- Stenox Cloud AI Enhancement — High-quality grammar and formatting
Stenox Cloud is optional. You can always use local providers (WhisperKit, MLX) or BYOK cloud providers with any plan.
Upgrade Anytime
Start with Free and upgrade whenever you’re ready:- Free → Plus: Monthly subscription with unlimited Stenox Cloud
- Free → Lifetime: One-time purchase for unlimited BYOK and local use
- Free → Lifetime Plus: One-time purchase with unlimited Stenox Cloud included