Frequently asked questions

Hibiki Dictate is a voice dictation application for Windows. It uses Groq Whisper AI to transcribe your voice to text in under a second. The Free version is complete, and the Pro plan adds advanced features.

Yes, the Free version is complete: voice dictation, LLM corrections, voice commands, overlay and keyboard shortcuts. The Groq API offers a generous free tier (14,400 requests per day). The Pro plan at 99 EUR adds real-time translation, unlimited profiles and more.

No, the Pro plan is a one-time purchase at 99 EUR. No subscription, no recurring fees. You pay once and updates are included for life.

Your Pro license is valid on up to 3 machines. You can freely transfer it between your computers.

Audio is sent to the Groq API for transcription then immediately deleted. No data is stored by Hibiki or Groq after processing.

Yes, Hibiki uses the Groq API for transcription, which requires an active internet connection.

Go to console.groq.com, create a free account, then generate an API key in the settings. It's quick and free.

Check that your microphone is selected as the default device in Windows settings. Restart Hibiki after the change.

Check that the correct language is selected in settings. Speak clearly and use the personal dictionary for technical terms.