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Parlo vs Velma API by Modulate
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Voice dictation, meetings, and Mac control, all on-device.
Read emotion, tone and intent from any voice conversation.
Primary task
Dictation
Voice recognition
Pricing
Free Trial · Trial; then from $8.00/mo
Freemium · Free + from $0.75
Pricing details
Free + from $8.00/mo
Free + from $0.75
Billing cycle
Monthly
Pay-as-you-go
API access
Listed as available
Listed as available
Platforms
Web, macOS
Web
Integrations
Not documented
Not documented
Source rating
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3.7 / 5 · 3 ratings
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Catalog imported
31 Aug 2026
31 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Runs on macOS 15+
- Supports Apple Silicon
- Integrates dictation, meeting notes, commands
- High speed voice typing
- Privacy-focused core architecture
- Analyzes emotion, tone, intent
- Audio-native model
- Processes live streams and recordings
- Third-party tool integration
- Risk escalation
Listed limitations
- Only for macOS 15+
- Only for Apple Silicon
- Requires Wi-Fi for setup
- Limitations on 'Act' function
- Limited interface
- May not understand context
- Potential false positives
- Dependent on acoustic quality
- Problems with overlapping voices
- Limited behavioral analysis