Fact · Dictation software
BetterDictation's home page says that it does not need an internet connection and that it operates fully offline, processing voice-to-text locally on the device.
Quote found word for word on the live source, last checked October 19, 2026
In the source's own words
“No, BetterDictation operates fully offline, processing voice-to-text locally on your device.”
BetterDictation: Dictate into any app on Mac, BetterDictation, 2026, FAQ: Does BetterDictation need an internet connection to work?.
Open the original- What it measures
- The answer is about the app's basic dictation. The same page says that Pro features need internet access.
- What it does not show
- The page says Pro features need internet access, so offline use covers basic dictation only. It states no version number.
In the data
A row of Dictation App Features Compared: Offline, Privacy, AI, as BetterDictation: 1 1 = yes, 0 = no.
- App
- BetterDictation
- Feature
- Works offline
- Detail
- Basic dictation; Pro needs internet
- As of
- 2026-10
- Note
- 1 means the maker's page says the app does this.