Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about VibeTo AI.

What is VibeTo?

VibeTo AI is a universal voice dictation app for macOS that lives in your menu bar. It lets you speak to Claude Code hands-free using push-to-talk, and can also type by voice into any application on your Mac. It supports multiple speech-to-text providers and text-to-speech for spoken AI responses.

Which transcription provider is best?

It depends on your priorities. Groq is the fastest with near-instant transcription. Deepgram Nova-2 offers the highest accuracy for complex technical speech. Apple Speech is completely free and works offline with no API key needed. OpenAI Whisper is a solid all-around choice. You can switch providers anytime in settings.

Does it work offline?

Yes, with limitations. Voice recognition works fully offline when using Apple Speech as your provider. If you set up a local Whisper model, that also works offline. However, Claude Code itself requires an internet connection to function, so the Claude integration is online-only.

How does the lifetime license work?

The lifetime license is a one-time purchase of $59.99 that gives you permanent access to VibeTo AI. It includes all future updates, works on up to 5 devices tied to your account, and never expires. There are no recurring charges.

What is the refund policy?

We offer a 7-day refund policy. If VibeTo AI doesn't work for you, reach out to support@vibeto.ai within 7 days of purchase and we'll issue a full refund, no questions asked.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your monthly or annual subscription anytime from your account settings within the app. After cancellation, you'll retain access until the end of your current billing period. No cancellation fees apply.

Which Macs are supported?

VibeTo AI requires macOS 13 Ventura or later running on Apple Silicon M2 or newer (M2, M3, M4 chips). The Neural Engine on these chips is required for on-device AI inference.

Do I need a Claude account?

Yes. VibeTo AI integrates with the Claude Code CLI, which requires an Anthropic account. Claude Code is free to install. VibeTo handles the voice layer, while Claude handles the AI coding.

What about API costs?

Apple Speech is completely free. Cloud providers like OpenAI Whisper, Groq, and Deepgram cost fractions of a cent per minute of audio. You pay those providers directly with your own API key — VibeTo never touches your billing.