> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stenox.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pricing

> Stenox pricing plans and tiers

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## Choose Your Plan

Stenox offers flexible pricing to fit your needs — from free tier for casual use to lifetime purchases for power users.

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  <Card title="Free" icon="gift">
    **\$5 Stenox Cloud credit**

    Full access to all features. Upgrade to Lifetime anytime.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plus" icon="star">
    **Unlimited** — Monthly subscription

    Unlimited dictation with Stenox Cloud.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lifetime" icon="infinity">
    **Unlimited** — One-time purchase

    Pay once, use forever with BYOK and local.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lifetime Plus" icon="crown">
    **Unlimited** — One-time purchase

    Everything + unlimited Stenox Cloud.
  </Card>
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## 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?

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  <Accordion title="I want to try Stenox first" icon="flask">
    **Start with Free**

    Get 5 minutes of dictation per day with full access to all features and a \$5 Stenox Cloud credit.

    [Get Started Free →](/installation)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I want the simplest setup" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    **Choose Plus or Lifetime Plus**

    Stenox Cloud is included — no API keys to configure. Just install and start dictating.

    [See Plus →](/pricing/plus-subscription) | [See Lifetime Plus →](/pricing/lifetime)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I already have API keys" icon="key">
    **Choose Lifetime**

    Use your existing DeepGram, OpenAI, Gemini, or Groq API keys with unlimited daily use.

    [BYOK Setup →](/setup/byok-configuration)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I want complete privacy" icon="lock">
    **Choose Lifetime**

    WhisperKit and MLX process everything locally on your Mac. Lifetime gives you unlimited private use.

    [Privacy Setup →](/providers/local-privacy)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I want to pay once and never again" icon="infinity">
    **Choose Lifetime or Lifetime Plus**

    One-time purchase with unlimited use forever. Lifetime Plus includes Stenox Cloud.

    [See Lifetime Options →](/pricing/lifetime)
  </Accordion>
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## 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**

[Learn more about Free Tier →](/pricing/free-tier)

## 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

Included with **Plus** and **Lifetime Plus** plans.

<Note>
  Stenox Cloud is optional. You can always use local providers (WhisperKit, MLX) or BYOK cloud providers with any plan.
</Note>

## 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

No pressure. Your \$5 credit and all features work great for getting started.

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  <Card title="Free Tier" icon="gift" href="/pricing/free-tier">
    Details on the free tier and how to maximize it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plus Subscription" icon="star" href="/pricing/plus-subscription">
    Monthly subscription with Stenox Cloud.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lifetime Options" icon="infinity" href="/pricing/lifetime">
    One-time purchase options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Activate License" icon="key" href="/setup/license">
    How to activate your license.
  </Card>
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