Fact · Dictation software
The Voxtype FAQ says all speech recognition is done locally with whisper.cpp.
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 FAQ answers "No" to whether it needs an internet connection. Network access is only used to download Whisper models during setup.
- What it does not show
- The statement describes the default local backend. The remote Whisper backend is optional and sends audio over the network.
In the data
A row of Dictation App Features Compared: Offline, Privacy, AI, as Voxtype: works offline: 1 1 = yes, 0 = no.
- App
- Voxtype
- Feature
- Works offline
- Detail
- Local whisper.cpp models
- As of
- 2026-10
- Note
- 1 means the maker's page says the app does this.