Fact · Dictation software
The Voxtype FAQ says speech recognition runs on the machine with local whisper.cpp models.
Quote found word for word on the live source, last checked October 19, 2026
In the source's own words
“All speech recognition is done locally using whisper.cpp.”
Voxtype FAQ, Voxtype (voxtype.io), n.d., FAQ, "Does it require an internet connection?".
Open the original- What it measures
- The default backend is local. Other engines are listed in the configuration reference.
- What it does not show
- A remote Whisper server is optional, not the default. The FAQ quote covers the default path.
In the data
A row of Dictation App Features Compared: Offline, Privacy, AI, as Voxtype: speech on device: 1 1 = yes, 0 = no.
- App
- Voxtype
- Feature
- Speech processed on the device
- Detail
- Local by default; remote server optional
- As of
- 2026-10
- Note
- 1 means the maker's page says the app does this.