# AICHE

> AICHE is an AI voice-to-text app that turns speech into polished, formatted text in seconds. Available on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, Chrome extension, and as an Obsidian plugin. One subscription works across all platforms. Press one key (or tap one button) to dictate — AI removes filler words, adds punctuation, and delivers clean text ready to paste or send. Privacy-first with zero data retention. 7-day free trial, plans from $4.99/mo.

AICHE is not basic transcription. Every recording gets AI enhancement: filler words removed (uh, um, like, you know), punctuation and capitalization added, paragraphs structured. Same meaning, cleaner output. Your voice moves at 150 words per minute — your thumbs do maybe 40. AICHE makes speaking the fastest way to write.

One subscription works everywhere:
- Desktop apps for Mac, Windows, and Linux (global hotkey works in any application)
- iPhone and iPad app (AICHE Notes) with Apple Watch support for hands-free recording
- Android app with home screen widget for one-tap recording
- Chrome extension for voice typing on any website (Alt+V on Windows, Cmd+Option+V on Mac)
- Obsidian plugin for voice-to-text directly in your notes

Key capabilities:
- One-key voice activation via customizable global hotkey (desktop) or one-tap recording (mobile/watch)
- AI-powered cleanup that removes filler words and polishes grammar
- Automatic punctuation, capitalization, and paragraph formatting
- Smart Insert to paste transcribed text directly into the focused app or cursor position
- Auto-copy to clipboard — paste into Gmail, Slack, WhatsApp, or anywhere else
- Auto-categorization into Work, Life, Ideas, and Misc
- Star favorites, search by keyword, browse by date
- Multi-language transcription with auto-translation (speak Spanish, get English text)
- Offline mode for air-gapped or low-connectivity environments (desktop)
- Searchable voice history — last 500 transcriptions saved locally (Chrome extension)
- Home screen widget for instant recording without opening the app (Android)
- Apple Watch recording with instant text on iPhone
- Floating status bar and always-on-top mode (desktop)
- Crash-proof save — never lose a recording

Who AICHE is for:
- Founders and execs replying to emails while walking
- Developers documenting code logic or dictating AI prompts without breaking flow
- Writers and creators capturing ideas before they vanish
- Students recording lectures for study notes and summaries
- AI power users living in ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor
- Professionals who spend all day in Slack, email, and docs
- Accessibility — hands-free typing for users with RSI or carpal tunnel
- Anyone who thinks faster than they type

Privacy architecture:
- Zero data retention — audio purged within 15 seconds of processing
- TLS 1.3 + AES-256 encryption for data in transit
- Stream-only processing with no persistent server storage
- Local history encrypted via system secure storage (Windows DPAPI, macOS Secure Enclave, Linux Secret Service)
- No server logs, no analytics tracking, no cloud storage of voice data
- Does not train AI models on user content

Pricing:
- Personal: $4.99/mo or $47.99/year ($3.99/mo) — up to 3 devices
- Pro: $9.99/mo or $99.99/year ($8.33/mo) — up to 10 devices, priority processing, API access, team management
- 7-day free trial, no credit card required
- One subscription covers all platforms (desktop, mobile, Chrome extension, Obsidian)

Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Slack, Gmail, Notion, Obsidian, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, WhatsApp, Discord, Linear, Jira, and 100+ other apps.

## Platforms

- [Desktop for Mac](https://aiche.app/help/install-mac): macOS 11+ desktop app with global hotkey
- [Desktop for Windows](https://aiche.app/help/install-windows): Windows 10+ desktop app with global hotkey
- [Desktop for Linux](https://aiche.app/help/install-linux): Linux desktop app with global hotkey
- [iPhone & iPad](https://aiche.app/): AICHE Notes — AI voice to text with Apple Watch support
- [Android](https://aiche.app/): AICHE — Voice to Text AI with home screen widget
- [Chrome Extension](https://aiche.app/): Voice typing on any website with keyboard shortcut
- [Obsidian Plugin](https://aiche.app/): Voice-to-text directly in Obsidian notes

## Documentation

- [Quick Start Guide](https://aiche.app/help/quick-start-guide): Get started with AICHE in under 2 minutes
- [Keyboard Shortcuts](https://aiche.app/help/keyboard-shortcuts): Hotkey configuration and shortcuts reference
- [AI Enhancements](https://aiche.app/help/ai-enhancements): How AI cleanup and formatting works
- [Smart Insert](https://aiche.app/help/smart-insert): Auto-paste transcribed text into any app
- [Offline Mode](https://aiche.app/help/offline-mode): Using AICHE without an internet connection
- [Microphone Issues](https://aiche.app/help/microphone-issues): Troubleshooting audio input

## Features

- [Voice-to-Text Hotkey](https://aiche.app/features/voice-to-text-hotkey): One-key activation for instant dictation
- [Smart Insert](https://aiche.app/features/smart-insert): Auto-paste into the focused application
- [Automatic Punctuation](https://aiche.app/features/automatic-punctuation): AI-powered punctuation and formatting
- [Offline Mode](https://aiche.app/features/offline-voice-to-text-mode): Dictate without internet
- [Language Support](https://aiche.app/features/language-support): Multi-language transcription
- [Universal Translation](https://aiche.app/features/universal-translation): Speak in one language, get text in another
- [Clean Language Filter](https://aiche.app/features/clean-language-filter): Profanity filtering option
- [History and Statistics](https://aiche.app/features/history-and-statistics): Track your dictation usage
- [Data Security and Privacy](https://aiche.app/features/data-security-and-privacy): Zero-retention privacy architecture
- [Never Lose Recording](https://aiche.app/features/never-lose-recording): Crash-proof save technology
- [System Tray / Menu Bar](https://aiche.app/features/system-tray-menu-bar): Always accessible from your taskbar
- [Floating Status Bar](https://aiche.app/features/floating-status-bar): See recording status at a glance
- [Always on Top](https://aiche.app/features/always-on-top): Keep AICHE visible while working
- [Content Organization](https://aiche.app/features/content-organization): Auto-categorize into Work, Life, Ideas, Misc

## Use Cases

- [Dictate Emails](https://aiche.app/use-cases/dictate-emails): Write emails 6x faster by speaking
- [AI Prompt Dictation](https://aiche.app/use-cases/ai-prompt-dictation): Speak prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools
- [Multi-Computer Workflow](https://aiche.app/use-cases/multi-computer-workflow): Use AICHE across multiple machines

## For Developers

- [Voice for AI Coding](https://aiche.app/developers/voice-for-ai-coding): Use voice input with Cursor, VS Code, and AI coding tools
- [Voice Coding Explained](https://aiche.app/developers/voice-coding-explained): How voice input accelerates development workflows

## Comparisons

- [AICHE vs Typing](https://aiche.app/comparisons/aiche-vs-typing): Speed and efficiency comparison

## How-To Guides

- [Fix Transcription Errors](https://aiche.app/how-to/fix-transcription-errors): Improve accuracy and fix common issues
- [Dictate Long Documents](https://aiche.app/how-to/dictate-long-documents): Best practices for extended dictation
- [Clean Voice Memo](https://aiche.app/how-to/clean-voice-memo): Turn rough voice memos into polished text

## Blog

- [Voice Context for AI Agents](https://aiche.app/blog/voice-context-for-ai-agents): How voice input enhances AI agent workflows
- [Write a Book with Voice Dictation](https://aiche.app/blog/write-book-voice-dictation-obsidian): Long-form writing with voice and Obsidian
- [The Voice Paradox](https://aiche.app/blog/voice-paradox-billions-in-nobody-talking): Why voice input is underused despite billions in investment
- [Stop Saying Period](https://aiche.app/blog/stop-saying-period-automatic-punctuation): How automatic punctuation works
- [Voice Friction and Flow](https://aiche.app/blog/voice-friction-flow): Reducing friction in voice-to-text workflows
- [Cognitive Offloading](https://aiche.app/blog/cognitive-offloading): The science behind thinking out loud
- [The Future of Typing](https://aiche.app/blog/future-of-typing): Where text input is heading

## Trust & Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://aiche.app/privacy): Zero data retention architecture
- [Terms of Service](https://aiche.app/terms): Usage terms
- [Trust Center](https://aiche.app/trust): Security practices and subprocessors
- [AI Policy](https://aiche.app/ai-policy): Our stance on AI training and data usage

## Contact

- Support: support@aiche.app
- Privacy: privacy@aiche.app
- Website: https://aiche.app

## Optional

- [Works With](https://aiche.app/works-with): Full list of 100+ compatible applications
- [Integrations](https://aiche.app/integrations): Platform-specific integration details
- [For Teams](https://aiche.app/for-teams): Team and enterprise features