Your data

Privacy

BetterWispr’s dictation is processed on your Mac. The app has no account or cloud transcription fallback.

Speech and model downloads

Microphone audio is processed by your selected local speech provider. Downloadable models and tokenizers require an explicit installation action. Apple speech requires a supported on device language and OS assets. Downloads and app update checks use an internet connection.

History and recordings

Settings, vocabulary and optional dictation history are stored in your Mac’s Application Support folder. Dictation history includes both raw and corrected text and is enabled by default. You can turn history off for future dictations. This local data is not encrypted by the app.

Temporary dictation recordings are removed after normal completion or cancellation. Force quitting or a system crash can interrupt cleanup. Meeting recordings are a separate feature with their own local saved files.

Permissions and other apps

Microphone access is needed to record. Accessibility access is used to insert text in another app, and Apple speech requires Speech Recognition permission. Automatic insertion can use the clipboard. The destination app handles the inserted text under its own privacy practices.

This website

The website does not request microphone access or upload speech. Hosting providers process network requests to serve the site. Following a download, GitHub or other external link takes you to that service and its privacy practices.

Contact

Questions about BetterWispr can be sent to Kartik Labhshetwar.