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Dear Machine vs MySpec

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Dear Machine compared with MySpec
Detail Dear MachineMySpec logo MySpec
What it doesA little less typing. A little more you. AI Senior Architect for Spec-Driven Development that generates 4-file spec bundles before you write code
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given SG
Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
Pricing$24.99 once (50% off limited time, regular price $49.99). No subscription. Covers up to two Macs. Free: 20 projects, 100 spec files, 20 public share links per month. Pro: 5× AI usage limit, 100 projects, unlimited specs. Team: 10× AI usage limit per seat (2 seats minimum), unlimited projects and specs.
Key features
  • Voice dictation that inserts text at cursor
  • Email draft generation with subject, greeting, body and sign-off
  • Meeting and lecture recording with transcript and summary
  • Local speech recognition on device
  • Optional cloud processing with your own API key
  • Offline dictation after model download
  • 4-file spec bundle generation (constitution, requirements, solution, tasks)
  • Structured interview to clarify scope and edge cases
  • Live Mermaid diagram rendering
  • ZIP export of spec bundle
  • MCP Server integration for IDE agents
  • Greenfield and Brownfield workflow support
  • EARS+ acceptance criteria format
  • Versioned diffs for spec refinement
  • Team collaboration and shared projects
  • Plain-English edits in chat
What makes it different
  • Local processing by default with no data sent to servers
  • One-time purchase with no subscription
  • Works across your existing apps at the cursor
  • Full app available to test free for seven days without card
  • Replaces vague prompts with immutable 4-file architectural contracts to prevent AI hallucinations
  • Senior Architect interview catches edge cases before coding begins
  • Supports both Greenfield and Brownfield project workflows
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check22 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)011
Citation Flow (Majestic)627
Referring domains (Majestic)32100

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