Everything You Need to Know About Vocoding
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General Questions
Learn the basics about Vocoding
What is Vocoding?
Vocoding is a voice-first AI productivity platform that transforms your spoken words into optimized prompts and content. It features 400+ specialized AI agents (and growing), local-first privacy with Whisper transcription, and works with any app that accepts text input.
I'm not a developer. Is Vocoding for me?
Absolutely. Vocoding has 40+ marketing agents, 30+ business agents, and 25+ creative agents. The agents are experts so you don't have to be. If you can talk, you can use Vocoding.
How is Vocoding different from ChatGPT?
Three key differences: (1) Voice input - 5x faster than typing, (2) Specialized agents - 400+ specialists vs one generalist, (3) Context awareness - knows your project automatically. ChatGPT is a GP. Vocoding is a team of specialists.
Is this just a fancy transcription tool?
Transcription is one mode (Option + T). The real power is Optimize mode (Option + O) where your voice goes through a specialist agent and comes out as professional output. Think: voice → expert brain → polished result.
What platforms does Vocoding support?
Vocoding is available for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows. It's a desktop application that works with any app that accepts text input.
Who created Vocoding?
Vocoding is 100% bootstrapped, funded by users rather than investors. The product stays user-focused because there are no outside stakeholders.
What makes Vocoding unique?
Vocoding combines voice input, 400+ specialized AI agents, automatic context detection, and local-first privacy in one desktop app. No other tool offers this combination.
Can I try Vocoding before buying?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If Vocoding doesn't transform your workflow, contact us for a full refund. No questions asked.
Pricing Questions
Understand our pricing model
How much does Vocoding cost?
The Founder Edition is a one-time payment of €147. This includes the perpetual license, 400+ pre-built agents (and growing), 35 profile systems, and priority support. See pricing details.
Is there a subscription?
No. Vocoding uses a one-time license model. Pay once, own it forever. No monthly fees, no recurring fees, no surprise bills.
What does "perpetual license" really mean?
Pay once, own it forever. Your license grants perpetual access to all v1.x updates. No monthly subscriptions. No surprise renewals. You only pay again if a major new version (v2) is released — and you always keep access to v1.
Will the price increase?
Yes. The Founder price of €147 will increase to €197 in the next phase. Early supporters get the best price.
Is there a refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked. If Vocoding doesn't transform your workflow, contact us for a full refund. See our refund policy for details.
Are there any hidden costs?
No hidden costs. The license includes everything. If you use cloud AI (optional), you'll use your own API keys with your own billing.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards through ThriveCart, our secure payment processor.
Can I get a team or enterprise license?
Contact us at support@vocoding.com for team pricing and enterprise licensing options.
Technical Questions
System requirements and setup
What are the system requirements?
macOS 10.15+ (Intel or Apple Silicon) or Windows 10+. 8GB RAM recommended. 500MB disk space for the app, plus optional space for local AI models. See our full compatibility details for more information.
Do I need to install anything else?
For local AI, Vocoding uses Ollama, a free and open-source tool that runs AI models on your machine. Just download it from ollama.com (takes less than a minute). If you only want cloud models, Ollama is optional.
Which AI models can I use?
You have full control. Run local models (via Ollama) for privacy, or connect to OpenRouter for top-tier models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4, and Gemini. Custom presets let you switch instantly.
Can I use this with my current setup?
Absolutely. Vocoding works with any app that accepts text input — LinkedIn, Notion, Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, Terminal, Slack. It simulates native typing, so it integrates everywhere.
What is Whisper and how does it work?
Whisper is OpenAI's speech recognition model that runs 100% locally on your device. Your audio never leaves your machine. It supports multiple languages and provides accurate, real-time transcription. Learn more in our how Vocoding works page.
How does the auto-paste feature work?
After processing, Vocoding automatically copies the result to your clipboard and can optionally paste it into your active application. It uses system-level commands, so it works with any app.
What is Ollama?
Ollama is a free, open-source tool that lets you run AI models locally on your computer. Vocoding integrates with Ollama for completely offline, private AI processing. Read our Ollama getting started guide for setup instructions.
Does Vocoding work offline?
Yes, with local AI via Ollama. Transcription (Whisper) always works offline. AI optimization works offline if you use local models through Ollama. Check compatibility requirements for your device.
Privacy Questions
Data security and privacy
Is my voice data private?
Yes. Voice transcription via Whisper is 100% local. Your audio never leaves your device. Audio files are deleted immediately after transcription. Learn more about our privacy-first architecture and read our privacy policy.
Does Vocoding send my code to the cloud?
Only if you choose to. For AI optimization, you decide: use local Ollama (completely offline) or cloud APIs with your own keys. Local processing means your code never leaves your machine. See our privacy-first page for details.
What data does Vocoding collect?
Vocoding is local-first. We don't collect your prompts, code, or transcriptions. The only data we handle is for license validation and optional analytics (which can be disabled).
Where is my data stored?
All your data (prompts, settings, agent configurations) is stored locally on your machine. Nothing is sent to our servers.
What is BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)?
BYOK means you use your own API keys for cloud AI services. Your keys stay on your machine, and billing goes directly to your account with the AI provider.
Can I use Vocoding in a corporate environment?
Yes. The local-first architecture makes Vocoding suitable for environments with strict data policies. All processing can happen on your machine.
Is Vocoding GDPR compliant?
Yes. Since Vocoding is local-first and doesn't collect personal data by default, it's designed with GDPR compliance in mind. Read our privacy policy for full details.
Feature Questions
Learn about Vocoding features
What are the three main modes?
Transcribe (Option + T): Voice to text, nothing more. Chat (Option + C): Voice conversation with agents. Optimize (Option + O): Voice to expert output through specialized agents.
What are AI Agents in Vocoding?
Agents are specialized AI personas trained for specific tasks. Each agent has expertise in a domain (React development, LinkedIn posts, pitch decks, etc.) and produces output optimized for that use case. Explore all 400+ agents.
How many agents are included?
400+ pre-built agents (and growing) across 5 categories: Development (50+), Marketing (40+), Business (30+), Creative (25+), and AI & Meta (20+). Plus, create your own custom agents.
Can I create my own agents?
Yes. Vocoding includes an agent builder. Describe what you need in plain language, and Vocoding creates a custom agent. No code required.
What are System Profiles?
Profiles define the output style and personality. Examples: Implementation (detailed code), Architecture (high-level design), Ghost Writer (polished content), Debug (troubleshooting focus).
How does context detection work?
Vocoding automatically detects your project context: package.json, Cargo.toml, git branch, .cursorrules, CLAUDE.md, and more. This context is injected into your prompts automatically. See how Vocoding works for the full technical flow.
What is the Prompt Library?
A place to save and organize your best prompts. Reuse templates across projects, share with your team, and build a personal collection of optimized prompts.
Does Vocoding support multiple languages?
Yes. Whisper supports transcription in 99+ languages. AI agents can also generate content in multiple languages.
Comparison Questions
How Vocoding compares to alternatives
How is Vocoding different from dictation software?
Dictation software just transcribes. Vocoding transforms your voice through specialized AI agents. The output is optimized, structured, and ready to use.
Vocoding vs ChatGPT Voice?
ChatGPT Voice is one generalist model. Vocoding has 400+ specialists. ChatGPT doesn't know your project context. Vocoding auto-detects it. ChatGPT is cloud-only. Vocoding is local-first. See our detailed ChatGPT Voice comparison.
Vocoding vs Whisper directly?
Whisper is just transcription. Vocoding uses Whisper for transcription, then adds specialized AI agents, context awareness, profiles, and auto-paste. It's a complete workflow. See our SuperWhisper comparison and MacWhisper comparison.
Vocoding vs Cursor/Claude Code?
Vocoding complements these tools. It optimizes your voice prompts before sending them to Cursor or Claude Code. Use Vocoding to craft better instructions, then let your AI coding tool execute. See our Wispr comparison for more alternatives.
Why not just use voice typing in my OS?
OS voice typing is basic transcription. Vocoding adds AI optimization, specialized agents, context awareness, and auto-formatting. The output is ready to use, not raw transcription.
Is Vocoding better than typing?
For most people, speaking is 3-5x faster than typing. Plus, with agent optimization, your spoken ideas become polished output. It's faster AND better quality.
Support Questions
Getting help with Vocoding
How do I get support?
Email support@vocoding.com for direct support and feedback. You can also visit our support page for more options.
Is there documentation?
Yes. Comprehensive documentation is available at vocoding.com/docs covering setup, features, agents, and troubleshooting.
What training resources are available?
Vocoding includes comprehensive documentation, a growing knowledge base, and built-in tooltips across the app. From agent selection to advanced voice workflows, everything is designed to be intuitive. We also publish tutorials on our blog.
When do I get the software?
Vocoding is available for download now. After purchase, you receive your license key and download link instantly by email. Visit the download page for the latest version.
How do I report bugs?
Email support@vocoding.com. We actively monitor and respond to all bug reports.
Last updated: February 12, 2026
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