Everything you need, nothing you don't
Dictation, rewrite, notes - pick your own API key for cloud providers or run offline models locally.
BYOK - Bring Your Own Key
Use any OpenAI-compatible API provider. Free tiers give you up to 8 hours of transcription daily - that's $0 extra.
AI Dictation Cleanup
Real-time speech processing removes filler words, re-punctuates, and keeps your flow intact. All runs locally.
I was, um, thinking we could like work on that project ya know it's uh kind of something we really need to uh get done soon I think basically
AI Rewrite
Select any text and ask AI to rewrite it - formal, concise, eloquent. No context switching, no copy-paste.
Notes Mode
Just speak and Murmur captures a structured note, saves it, and organizes it. Your thoughts, instantly documented.
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No account creation. No credit card. No monthly fees.
Install Murmur
Download the desktop app for Windows, Linux, or macOS. $29 lifetime license - 5 devices, no subscriptions.
Bring Your Key
Plug in any OpenAI-compatible API key. Use free-tier providers for up to 8 hours of transcription daily.
Dictate & Own It
Speak naturally. Murmur transcribes, cleans up, rewrites, and captures notes - all locally, all yours.
Murmur vs. The Rest
No hidden fees. No vendor lock-in. No nonsense.
| Feature | Murmur | Paid AI Dictation | Native OS Dictation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 lifetime · 5 devices | $96 – $200 / year | Free (preinstalled) |
| AI Dictation Cleanup | |||
| AI Rewrite | |||
| Notes Mode | |||
| Free Transcript Hours | Up to 8 hrs/day | ~15 min/day | Unlimited |
| Word Limit | Unlimited | ~2,000 words/wk | Unlimited |
| BYOK | |||
| Custom System Prompts | |||
| Local Processing | Some | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | |||
| HIPAA Compliant | |||
| RAM Usage | 100–200 MB | 400–800 MB | Negligible |
| Linux Support | Limited |
Own your dictation forever
One purchase. All platforms. No subscriptions. No surprises.
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