LocalScribe

AI-assisted clinical documentation

Clinical shorthand → notes and reports in seconds. AI runs locally on your machine. One-time purchase. No subscriptions, no cloud fees.

For therapists, psychologists, and school clinicians who want help drafting, not replacing, clinical judgment.

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Free trial included • No credit card required

What LocalScribe Does

Input Your Way

Live Dictation

Speak your notes in real-time. LocalScribe transcribes as you talk. Your voice never leaves your machine.

Session Recording Studio

Record your entire session. LocalScribe transcribes afterward. Audio stays on your device, never uploaded.

Smart Attachments Studio

Upload audio, PDFs, Word docs, or images. The AI reads them as context or extracts facts for your note.

Refine & Edit

Shorten or Lengthen Studio

Take any draft and refine it to be more concise or expanded with additional detail.

Create New Document From

Generate a follow-up treatment plan, session summary for clients, or any other template directly from an existing note.

De-identify Studio

Automatically remove or replace PHI names and details with generic placeholders.

Customize Your Output

Writing Styles

Pre-made clinical writing styles plus fully custom prompts. Dial in your voice during the 24-hour trial window.

Terminology Library

Define your abbreviations, clinical terms, and specialty language. The AI uses these as context so output matches your practice.

Test Measures Library Studio

Comprehensive test battery with subtests, descriptions, and interpretations. Add and customize your own measures.

Security & Control

Encrypted Exports

Export notes as password-protected PDFs directly from the app for secure sharing outside your EHR.

Self-Diagnostics

Built-in troubleshooting tools help you check app health and resolve local performance issues quickly.

Built-in AI Models Studio

Download and switch between built-in AI models so you can choose faster drafting or deeper writing support.

Templates

Progress Notes

SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Intervention-Response, Simple Note

Reports & Letters

Intake Report, Treatment Plan, Termination Summary, Session Summary, Professional Letter, Referral Letter

Evaluations Studio

Psychological Evaluation, Neuropsychological Evaluation, School Psychological Report, Test Interpretation

Custom Templates Studio

Build your own templates with custom sections and instructions.

HIPAA-Ready & Secure by Default

LocalScribe is actively airgapped during use. It blocks all external network connections while you work to ensure absolute privacy.

Airgap Mode: Verifiable network blocking during all clinical workflows.
HIPAA Toolkit: Encrypted audit logs, screen auto-lock, and biometric access.
Built-in Audit Trails: Track access, note edits, and exports with timestamped activity history inside the app.
No BAA Required: We never receive, store, or process your PHI. It stays with you.
Zero Data Retention: Notes exist only in short-term memory. Nothing is saved to disk.

View PHI Safety Report (summary)

Performance and Reliability

Wait Times & Drafting Speed

Here is what to expect based on your hardware.

Document Type	Fast (Mac / Windows GPU)	Windows (CPU only)	Older (CPU only)
Daily SOAP Note	Pro: ~20-45 sec Studio: ~30-80 sec	Pro: ~30-90 sec Studio: ~45-150 sec	Pro: ~1-2.5 min Studio: ~1-3.5 min
Clinical Letter	Pro: ~30-85 sec Studio: ~45-145 sec	Pro: ~1-3 min Studio: ~1.5-5 min	Pro: ~2-6 min Studio: ~2.5-8 min
Complex Report / Eval	Pro: ~1-4 min Studio: ~2-6.5 min	Pro: ~2-9 min Studio: ~3-14 min	Pro: ~4-17 min Studio: ~6-24 min

*Times vary by length of recording/shorthand.

Models (transparent): Pro uses Qwen3-1.7B (quantized Q4_K_M). Studio uses Qwen3-4B (quantized Q4_K_M).

Pro Writing Mode

Faster, optimized for quick notes.

Modern Mac (M1/M2/M3)

50-75 tok/s

Modern Windows w/ GPU

35-60 tok/s

Modern Windows (CPU only)

14-26 tok/s

Older Laptop (CPU only)

7-12 tok/s

Studio Writing Mode

Stronger support for longer, complex reports.

Modern Mac (M1/M2/M3)

28-45 tok/s

Modern Windows w/ GPU

20-35 tok/s

Modern Windows (CPU only)

9-16 tok/s

Older Laptop (CPU only)

5-9 tok/s

One-Time vs Monthly Cost

Compare LocalScribe's one-time purchase with typical monthly cloud subscriptions.

One-Time Purchase vs Monthly Subscription

See how quickly LocalScribe pays for itself compared to typical cloud documentation tools.

12-Month Total Cost

Pro breaks even vs $30/mo in ~4 months. Studio breaks even vs $50/mo in ~5 months.

Pro ($99) Studio ($249) Cloud ($30/mo) Cloud ($50/mo)

Pro

$99

Studio

$249

Cloud $30/mo

$360

Cloud $50/mo

$600

12-month total cost scale (max = $600)

Months	Pro	Studio	Cloud ($30/mo)	Cloud ($50/mo)
12	99	249	360	600

Choose Your Clinical Suite

LocalScribe Pro

$99

Daily session notes and intake reports

Fast. Person-centered. Concise.

LocalScribe Studio

$249

Evaluations, reports, and advanced workflows

Analytical. Sophisticated. Thorough.

Feature	Pro ($99)	Studio ($249)
Device Seats	1 Device	2 Devices
AI Models	Fast writing mode	Fast + advanced writing modes (switch freely)
Progress Notes	SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Intervention-Response	SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Intervention-Response
Core Templates	Intake, Treatment Plan, Termination Summary, Session Summary, Professional + Referral Letters, Progress Summary	Everything in Pro plus Psych Eval, Neuropsych Eval, School Psych Report, Summary Sheet
Psych Evaluations	Not included	Full psych evaluation workflows
School Psych Reports	Not included	Full school-based workflows
Custom Templates	Custom template builder	Custom template builder
Writing Style Controls	Custom writing style	Custom writing style
Refine Selected Draft	Not included	Shorten, lengthen, simplify, pronoun shifts, and custom refine instructions
Dictation	Live dictation for note drafting	Live dictation + full session recording/transcription
Audio Models	Live dictation processing	Live dictation + full session transcription
File Handling	Text-only notes	Audio + document attachments (PDF, Word, Excel)
Reference Libraries	Terminology library	Terminology + test-measures library
De-identification Tools	Not included	Local de-identification support
Data Handling	Short-term memory only (not saved)	Short-term memory only (not saved)

Upgrade credit: Pro to Studio applies $150. Refine Selected Draft tools are Studio-only. Trial mode includes an initial 24-hour unlimited window, then 100 lifetime generations. No account required.

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System Requirements by Platform

Official support baseline: Windows 10 (22H2)+ / Windows 11, and macOS 12+ (Monterey or newer). Minimum = it runs; Recommended = it runs comfortably. CPU-only is fully supported; GPU acceleration is optional.
App download: ~50 MB on Windows (varies by platform).
Model downloads: Pro LLM ~1.4 GB, Studio LLM ~4.0 GB, live dictation (Vosk) ~128 MB, session transcription (Whisper) ~500 MB.

macOS (64-bit)

Officially supported on macOS 12+ (Monterey and newer). Click to view hardware tiers.

LocalScribe Pro

Minimum

Any Apple Silicon or Intel Mac that can run macOS 12+
8 GB RAM
Disk: ~2.5 GB free (App + Pro LLM + STT models)
Microphone for dictation (optional)

LocalScribe Studio

Minimum

Any Apple Silicon or Intel Mac that can run macOS 12+
8 GB RAM
Disk: ~5.5 GB free (App + Studio LLM + STT models)
Microphone for recordings/dictation (optional)

Windows (64-bit)

Officially supported on Windows 10 (22H2)+ and Windows 11. Click to view hardware tiers.

LocalScribe Pro

Minimum

Any 64-bit Intel/AMD CPU (newer is better)
8 GB RAM
Disk: ~2.5 GB free (App + Pro LLM + STT models)
Microphone for dictation (optional)

LocalScribe Studio

Minimum

Any 64-bit Intel/AMD CPU
16 GB RAM
Disk: ~5.5 GB free (App + Studio LLM + STT models)
Optional dedicated GPU (6 GB+ VRAM)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the trial work?

Download and start using LocalScribe immediately. No account required. You get unlimited generations for the first 24 hours, then 100 lifetime generations in trial mode. When ready, purchase a license to unlock full access.

What hardware do I need?

See the System Requirements section for OS-specific minimum and recommended specs for Pro and Studio. In general, Pro runs on 8 GB RAM systems and Studio is best on 16 GB+ RAM. GPU is optional and improves speed.

Can I upgrade from Pro to Studio?

Yes. Your Pro purchase applies $150 toward Studio. Contact support with your license key to receive an upgrade code.

How do I set up LocalScribe's AI?

LocalScribe includes a built-in AI Manager. After installation, open Settings → Models and choose the recommended option for your plan. Setup is guided in-app.

Does my data ever leave my device?

No. All AI inference happens locally. Audio, text, and generated notes stay on your machine. You control what you copy, export, or share.

What templates are included?

Pro includes SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Intake, Treatment Plan, and Referral templates. Studio adds Psych Evaluation, Neuropsych, and School Psych report templates.