Audience
Mac users, writers, founders, professionals, and teams who want private dictation and meeting transcripts without a subscription.
About Orca One
Orca One is AI dictation and meeting notes for Mac. It is fast, runs on device, and completely private. Dictate into any app and capture meetings without adding a bot to the call. Transcription runs locally on an Apple silicon Mac. Orca One includes a voice launcher and can make notes available to a desktop AI agent you choose. Try it free, then buy one license for one Mac with no subscription. Requires macOS 15 or later.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$29.99 one-time launch price
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
DigitalCarbon Inc.
Founded: 2025
United States
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Mac
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
Orca One Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Orca One work with?
Orca One works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Orca One support in their product?
Orca One supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Orca One offer?
Orca One offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does Orca One provide?
Orca One provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does Orca One offer a free trial?
Yes, Orca One offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Orca One cost?
Pricing for Orca One starts at $29.99 one-time launch price.
