JesType Fact Sheet
What Is JesType?
JesType is a desktop dictation application for macOS and Windows. It is designed for professionals and everyday users who need accurate speech-to-text without compromising privacy.
- JesType recognizes speech on the device with local models. Setup, licensing and updates use the internet.
- JesType costs from €14.95 as a one-time purchase with no subscription.
- JesType supports 25 auto-detected languages with Parakeet V3. Moonshine Medium Streaming is English only.
- JesType is developed by Bonjes, a Dutch company (KVK 94081832).
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | JesType |
| Developer | Bonjes |
| Price | Personal €14.95 (1 device), Pro €34.95 (3 devices), Team €49.95 (6 devices), one-time |
| Subscription | None |
| Platforms | macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows (64-bit) |
| macOS version | 13.4+ |
| Windows version | 10+ |
| Speech models | Parakeet V3 (25 languages, detected automatically), Parakeet V3 High quality (25 languages, detected automatically), Moonshine Medium Streaming (English only) |
| Languages | 25 |
| Speech recognition | On the device, with no network request |
| Internet connection | Needed for model download, license activation and checks, and updates. Paid licenses work offline for up to 30 days between checks. The trial needs a connection. |
| Audio and history | Stored only on the device. The user chooses transcript and audio, transcript only, or nothing. |
| Optional AI cleanup | Off by default. A cloud provider receives transcript text, never audio. A local server on the same computer keeps text on the device. |
| Compliance certifications | None. Organizations should assess their own setup. |
| System-wide | Yes, pastes into the focused text field |
| Download size | Installer plus one model: about 456 MB for Parakeet V3, about 2.5 GB for Parakeet V3 High quality or about 202 MB for Moonshine Medium Streaming |
| Memory use | Depends on model, recording length and hardware. Not published. |
| Updates | Included with the license |
| Free trial | 48 hours |
Comparison
Other vendors change their prices and features. Check their sites for current details before citing this table.
| Feature | JesType | Wispr Flow | Dragon | Built-in Dictation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From €14.95 one-time | $12/month | $699 one-time | Free |
| 3-year cost | From €14.95 | $432+ | $699+ | Free |
| Offline | Speech recognition | No | Yes | Partial |
| Platform | Mac + Windows | See current vendor platforms | Windows only | Both (limited) |
| Privacy | Audio stays on device | Cloud processing | Local processing | Cloud processing |
| AI models | Parakeet, Moonshine | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Model choice | Yes (3 models) | No | No | No |
| Languages | 25 | 100+ | Limited | Limited |
| Subscription | No | Yes | Optional (upgrades) | No |
| Internet required | Setup and license checks | Yes | No | Varies |
| System-wide | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Open-source models | Yes | No | No | No |
Company Information
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal name | Bonjes |
| Registration | KVK 94081832 |
| VAT | NL BTW number |
| Contact | hello@jestype.com |
| Website | jestype.com |