Does Sonicribe work offline?

Yes, Sonicribe works 100% offline. All voice processing happens locally on your computer using the Whisper AI model. Your voice data never leaves your device.

Is there a subscription fee?

No, Sonicribe is a one-time purchase of $79. There are no monthly fees, no API costs, and no hidden charges. You own it forever.

What languages does Sonicribe support?

Sonicribe supports 99+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many more through the Whisper AI model.

What are the system requirements?

Sonicribe works on macOS 12.0+ (Apple Silicon and Intel Macs) and Windows 10/11. Hardware with dedicated GPU acceleration offers the best performance.

Privacy First

Privacy Policy

Name: Sonicribe
Price: 79 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Sonicribe

Your voice, your data, your device. Sonicribe is designed from the ground up to protect your privacy with 100% local processing.

Last updated: January 29, 2026

100% Local

All voice processing happens on your computer. Nothing is uploaded.

No Tracking

The app contains zero analytics, trackers, or telemetry.

No Account

Use Sonicribe without creating an account or signing in.

Privacy First by Design

Sonicribe is built with privacy as a core principle, not an afterthought. Unlike cloud-based transcription services, Sonicribe processes all voice data locally on your computer. Your recordings and transcriptions never leave your device.

Key Privacy Features

- 100% offline voice processing using on-device AI - No cloud uploads of audio or transcriptions - No user accounts required to use the app - No tracking or analytics within the application - All data stored locally on your computer

1. Information We Collect

Information We Do NOT Collect

- Voice recordings or audio data - Transcription content - Personal conversations - Usage patterns within the app - Keystroke data or clipboard contents

Information We May Collect

- **License Information**: If you purchase Sonicribe, we process your email address to deliver your license key and provide purchase support. This is handled by our payment processor. - **Crash Reports**: If you opt-in to send crash reports, we may receive anonymized diagnostic data to help improve the app. This never includes your transcription content. - **Website Analytics**: Our website (not the app) uses privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors find and use our site. See the Cookies section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used only for:

- License Delivery: To send you your license key after purchase

Purchase Support: To help with any payment or licensing issues
Product Improvement: Anonymized crash reports help us fix bugs and improve stability
Website Analytics: To understand how people discover Sonicribe and improve our website

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use your data to train AI models. We do not build user profiles or engage in behavioral targeting.

3. Data Storage and Processing

Local Processing (The App)

Sonicribe performs all speech-to-text processing entirely on your computer using locally-installed AI models. This means:

- Your voice recordings are processed by your computer's CPU/GPU

Transcriptions are generated and stored locally
No internet connection is required for transcription
Deleting the app removes all associated data from your device

Cloud Data (Purchases Only)

When you purchase Sonicribe, your transaction is processed by our payment provider. This data is stored securely and includes:

- Email address (for license delivery)

Payment transaction ID
Purchase date and license type

We retain purchase records for accounting and support purposes. You can request deletion of your purchase data by contacting us.

4. Third-Party Services

Payment Processing

We use [Paddle](https://paddle.com) / [Gumroad](https://gumroad.com) to process payments. When you make a purchase, your payment information is handled directly by our payment processor. We never see or store your full credit card details. Please review their privacy policies for details on how they handle your data.

Website Analytics

Our website uses privacy-focused analytics to understand visitor behavior. We use tools that: - Do not use cookies for tracking - Do not collect personal identifiers - Provide aggregated, anonymized data only - Comply with GDPR without requiring consent

The Sonicribe Application

The app itself does not include any third-party analytics, tracking pixels, or advertising SDKs. It operates completely offline and does not phone home.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Website Cookies

Our website may use the following types of cookies:

- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., remembering cookie consent preferences)

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (can be declined)

You can manage cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner on our website or through your browser settings.

Application

The Sonicribe desktop application does not use cookies, tracking pixels, or any form of user tracking. It works entirely offline.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

For All Users

- Right to know what data we have about you - Right to request deletion of your data - Right to opt-out of any communications - Right to receive your data in a portable format

GDPR (European Users)

- Right to access your personal data - Right to rectification of inaccurate data - Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") - Right to restrict processing - Right to data portability - Right to object to processing - Right to withdraw consent

CCPA (California Residents)

- Right to know what personal information is collected - Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed - Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data) - Right to request deletion of personal information - Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Children's Privacy

Sonicribe is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Since Sonicribe processes all data locally and does not require account creation, there is minimal risk of inadvertent data collection from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information through a purchase or support request, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

How We Notify You

- Material changes will be announced on our website - The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised - For significant changes, we may send an email to customers who have made purchases

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Sonicribe after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email

privacy@sonicribe.online

General Support

hello@sonicribe.online

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

For GDPR-related requests, we will respond within 30 days as required by law. For CCPA requests, we will respond within 45 days.

Privacy you can trust

Sonicribe was built for people who care about privacy. Your voice data stays on your device, always.

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