What is Secretary42?

Secretary42 serves as a desktop dictation solution tailored for professionals, authors, developers, and anyone interested in turning their spoken language into written text while working within their favorite Mac or Windows applications. It boasts a customizable global hotkey that allows users to effortlessly start and stop dictation, while the built-in whisper.cpp engine handles local transcription using downloadable Whisper models, directing the results to the current cursor position, clipboard, or a specified file. Users can choose from various models that optimize the trade-off between transcription speed and accuracy and can easily review, copy, or delete their previously saved transcriptions. This application proves especially beneficial for tasks such as writing emails, generating documents, making notes, answering support tickets, logging bugs, and preparing documentation. Importantly, the dictation process is conducted entirely on the user's device, eliminating the need for cloud services, with internet access required solely for purchasing, managing licenses, downloading models and the app, receiving support, and optional diagnostic features. Secretary42 is designed to work effectively on macOS for Apple Silicon devices as well as on Windows x64 systems, ensuring it meets the needs of a diverse array of users. Furthermore, its emphasis on local processing significantly boosts data privacy and security, appealing to individuals wary of using cloud storage solutions for sensitive information. Overall, Secretary42 combines functionality and security to provide a seamless dictation experience tailored to the needs of its users.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
€9.99/month
Price Overview:
€9.99 per month or €99.99 per year. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Prices include VAT for EU customers; Paddle displays the final amount before payment.

Integrations

No integrations listed.

Screenshots and Video

Diagram titled “Only authorised sources become model context” showing steps from Identity through Authorised search, Source context, Model gateway, and Answer + evidence.

Diagram titled “Only authorised sources become model context” showing steps from Identity through Authorised search, Source context, Model gateway, and Answer + evidence.

Company Facts

Company Name:
insight 42
Date Founded:
2018
Company Location:
Germany
Company Website:
insight42.com/home/secretary42/

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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