VibeSonic pre-launch feedback: Local Whisper + Parakeet – thoughts on local vs cloud AI dictation?

Hey Product Hunt community

I'm the maker behind VibeSonic – the private AI voice toolkit launching soon. After years of dealing with cloud dictation tools that drain my battery, leak data, or lock me into subscriptions, I built what I always wanted: fully on-device AI voice dictation that runs locally on your Mac. No data leaves your device. No monthly fees. Works wherever your cursor is (IDE, browser, email, Notes – you name it). Key highlights so far:

Runs Whisper + NVIDIA Parakeet models entirely on-device for fast, private transcription
Voice-powered notes, tasks, AI text commands, custom dictionaries, and even web search via Perplexity
Optional "bring your own key" cloud mode if you want extra power (OpenAI/Groq/Deepgram – you pay the provider directly)
One-time Pro license starting at $19.95 (no subscription ever)

Would love real feedback from Mac users who actually use (or wish they could use) voice tools daily. A few questions for you:

What's your biggest pain point with current dictation tools (accuracy in noisy environments, privacy concerns, app limitations, subscriptions, etc.)?
Which apps do you wish had seamless voice input the most?
Local/on-device AI vs cloud – what's your preference and why?
Any must-have features you'd want in a voice toolkit like this?

Drop your thoughts, feedback, or even feature requests below – it'll directly shape the final version before launch. Excited to hear from fellow makers, writers, devs, and power users!