Try it on your work. Then choose.
Start with a 7-day free trial, without a card or account. Both paid licenses are one-time purchases. Choose one year of included updates or lifetime updates.
Try Hibiscus free for 7 daysNo account or card required. No automatic charge.
Pro Founder License
$19once
Regular price: $39
- The purchased version is yours forever
- Twelve months of updates included
- Twelve months of customer support
- Full app; no feature downgrade
Lifetime Updates
$99once
- The purchased version is yours forever
- Every future product update
- All major version upgrades
- No recurring license payment
Founder launch offer: $19 once, regularly $39. Save $20 on the same Mac license.
Both licenses include capture, dictation, AI editing, organization, and Markdown export. AI provider usage is billed separately by your chosen provider. Internet is required to start the trial and verify the license; local writing and configured local models can work offline.
Prices are in USD; applicable taxes are shown at checkout. Both licenses support up to two Macs for one person. Cloud AI usage is billed separately by your provider. Local models need compatible hardware and setup. Trial activation and license checks require internet. See Terms for license coverage.
Choose the workflow that fits your notes.
| Capability | Hibiscus | Traditional cloud AI notes | Plugin-built Markdown setup |
|---|---|---|---|
| System-wide capture | Built in | Varies | Varies |
| Offline dictation | Built in after model setup | Varies | Varies |
| Multiple speech engine families | Seven | Varies | Varies |
| Direct, checkpointed AI edits | Built in | Varies | Varies |
| Markdown-authoritative storage | Built in | Varies | Built in |
| Locked notes excluded from AI | Built in | Varies | Varies |
| On-device, local, or bring-your-own AI | Built in | Varies | Varies |
| One-time purchase option | Yes | Varies | Varies |
Hibiscus brings capture, dictation, reversible AI edits, and Markdown export into one Mac app. Other tools may fit you better if you need a shared cloud workspace or a plugin-based setup. Try your everyday task before deciding.