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Encore Display vs Rekody

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Encore Display compared with Rekody
DetailEncore Display logo Encore DisplayRekody logo Rekody
What it doesTurn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable You talk. Rekody types.
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Pricing modelFree trial Free
PricingFree for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription. Not given
Key features
  • Up to 5K Retina resolution display
  • 60fps smooth video and window movement
  • Works with one cable connection
  • iMac speakers and microphone support
  • Brightness synchronization between Mac and iMac
  • Night Shift support on both screens
  • Automatic sleep and wake synchronization
  • Works with closed MacBook lid
  • Real display arrangement in System Settings
  • Plug and play setup
  • Real-time text streaming as you speak
  • Hold shortcut to dictate, or tap for hands-free mode
  • Works in any app at your cursor
  • No network calls while dictating
  • One native binary, not Electron
  • Low latency ~160ms
  • Requires macOS 13 or later
  • Dictation disabled in password fields for security
  • CLI available via Homebrew
What makes it different
  • No modifications needed - no screwdriver or driver boards required
  • Single cable connection unlike wireless alternatives
  • No account or tracking - privacy-focused
  • Works with any Intel iMac from Late 2012 onwards
  • One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs
  • No account, telemetry, or audio saved by default
  • MIT-licensed open source code you can verify
  • Completely free with no paid upgrades
  • Works fully offline after first setup
  • Real-time streaming text as you speak
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Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 +3 (up) since last check13 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)017
Referring domains (Majestic)029

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