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Serenade

Ch 088.0of 27 Dictation software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsmacOS, Windows, Linux, Chrome
  4. 4Custom vocabularyYes
  5. 5Voice commandsYes
  6. 6Offline dictationYes
  7. 7Privacy modelhybrid
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Overview

Serenade is ranked #8 of 27 in dictation software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Serenade plans and pricing

All plans
Serenade Free Download for free · macOS, Windows, Linux serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on dictation software

Free plan
Yesserenade.ai
Supported platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux, Chromeserenade.ai
Custom vocabulary
Yesserenade.ai
Voice commands
Yesserenade.ai
Offline dictation
Yesserenade.ai
Privacy model
hybridserenade.ai

Facts

Purpose
Serenade is an open-source voice assistant that lets developers write code using natural speech.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Accessibility
The maker says Serenade can help people with an injury or anyone looking to prevent one work without typing.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Speech modes
Serenade can use cloud speech recognition or process speech locally on the device.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Local-mode requirement
On Windows, the local server requires WSL with Ubuntu.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Editing commands
Voice commands can add, insert, change, delete, navigate, copy, and paste code.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker lists integrations and supported tools including VS Code, Chrome, Hyper, Slack, IntelliJ, Jupyter, and GitHub.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Custom commands
Users can create custom voice commands and plugins using Serenade's open protocol.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Protocol
The Serenade Protocol uses JSON over WebSockets for communication between the desktop app and plugins.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Privacy controls
Users can opt in to share audio and code data, and can change that setting in the Serenade application.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Cloud data handling
With a cloud endpoint, audio and the file being edited are sent to Serenade servers; the maker says they are not stored unless the user opts in to sharing.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Local data handling
With local processing, audio and code stay on the device unless the user opts in to sharing data.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Open source
The maker says Serenade is fully open source and licensed under Apache 2.0.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The site provides a community link and lists [email protected] for contact.serenade.ai · 4 Oct 2026

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