Steno
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What is Steno?
Steno.ai is a platform that creates AI Digital Twins — voice and chat-based AI agents that represent experts, creators, influencers, coaches, and brands. These digital twins replicate the voice and personality of their human counterparts, answer questions in real time, and extend their reach to audiences worldwide across web, mobile, and SDK integrations. Each AI Twin can operate in 23+ languages, follow structured conversation paths, and connect to external systems via APIs or webhooks.
Key features include high-fidelity voice cloning (upload 2-4 minutes for a Standard Clone), multimodal interaction via real-time voice calls or text chat in a unified interface, image and handwriting recognition, memory that remembers past conversations with each user, proactive guidance and offers based on conversation context, and full control over the twin's knowledge base to prevent hallucinations. The platform offers deployment options including custom domain hosting, embedded widgets for websites, native iOS/Android mobile apps (add-on), and SDK integration for embedding into any application.
Steno.ai serves thought leaders, influencers, experts, authors, coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs, educators, and personal brands seeking to scale their expertise. The platform is also used by brands and organizations to create conversational companions for communities and digital products. Common use cases include scaling and automating engagement, onboarding members, handling Q&A, delivering educational content, and creating monetized AI-powered experiences.
Steno pricing
Pricing model: Free
Steno.ai has four paid plans with no free tier: Starter at $500/mo (16,500 credits, 1 twin, 9% platform fee), Growth at $1,000/mo (40,000 credits, 2 twins, 8% platform fee), Scale at $2,000/mo (100,000 credits, 3 twins, 7% platform fee), and Enterprise at custom pricing (200,000+ credits, 5 twins, 6% platform fee). Credits are used for content processing, training, text messages, real-time voice calls, and video calls. Annual billing saves 10-15%. Add-ons include iOS/Android Mobile App and Pro Voice (available via contact). Enterprise includes Slack support, dedicated AI Success Manager, 2-Way CRM integrations, custom integrations, and White Glove implementation.
Steno pros
- High-fidelity voice cloning that sounds authentically like you
- Converses fluently in 23+ languages with automatic language detection
- Memory retains past conversations for personalized, context-aware interactions
- Multimodal interface seamlessly switches between voice and text
- Image and handwriting recognition interprets uploaded notes and images
- Prevents hallucinations by constraining responses to your knowledge base
- Full personality and behavior customization (Tough Love or Gentle Support)
- Proactive guidance suggests actions, products, or next steps naturally
- Deploy on custom domain, embed as widget, or integrate via SDK
- Native iOS and Android mobile apps available as add-on
- Sync members automatically from Kajabi, GoHighLevel, Mighty Networks
- API and Zapier integrations connect with CRM and other tools
- Analytics dashboard shows usage metrics and conversation history
- White glove implementation included for Enterprise plans
- AI Success Specialists provide ongoing support and optimization
- Go live in 7-10 business days with done-for-you setup
- Pro Voice add-on uses 1-2 hours of audio for enhanced expressiveness
- Real-time video avatar currently in development beta
Steno cons
- No free tier - starting plan is $500/month
- Platform fees (monetization %) charged on all plans: 9-6%
- Mobile app is an add-on, not included in Starter/Growth
- Pro Voice voice cloning is add-on or Enterprise only
- 2-Way CRM integrations only available on Enterprise
- Slack support only for Enterprise plans
- Real-time video avatar still in beta, not production-ready
- SDK access is Basic on non-Enterprise plans
Frequently asked questions about Steno
Why shouldn't I just build a custom GPT?
A custom GPT is a personal tool; a Steno AI Twin is a custom business asset and digital embodiment of you. It's your voice, brain, and training fine-tuned into a personal AI model, not just a chatbot with files. It lives wherever you want—your website, mobile app, or any screen via SDK—allowing you to scale into your own ecosystem and turn engagement into a secure revenue channel.
Will an AI Twin cannibalize sales of my existing products or services?
No, customers say it acts as a force multiplier. It offers a completely different modality of interaction that enhances your business without replacing original offerings. Instead of cannibalizing, it drives growth by building relationships and leading users directly to your products and services when they are most engaged.
Can I adjust the personality or behavior of my AI Twin?
Yes, you have full control inside the dashboard. Steno invests the most in giving you market-leading creative control here. You can shape your Twin's behavior to match your brand perfectly—whether you need a 'Tough Love' style or a 'Gentle Support' guide—giving you freedom to fine-tune exactly how it interacts.
I'm incredibly busy. How much time will this take me?
You can go live the same day. After signing up, you can start creating your AI Twin immediately with help from an intelligent agent built directly into your dashboard. If you need extra help, human AI Success Specialists are available to support you.
How do you ensure the AI Twin doesn't say something off-brand?
Protecting brand integrity is the priority. Clear guardrails are in place, and by default, the Steno Twin Engine forces the AI Twin to stick strictly to the content you provided. This ensures your Twin relies on your intelligence rather than making things up.
Does the voice actually sound like me, or like a robot?
It sounds authentically like you. Simply upload a few minutes of audio directly to the dashboard, and the Steno Twin Engine clones your voice instantly to create a high-quality, realistic model.
Is my intellectual property safe?
100%. Each customer's data and trained models are kept strictly separate. Steno never uses any customer's data in any way outside of the products and services provided to you. They never share your data with anyone apart from 3rd parties you have approved in writing. You retain full ownership.
What exactly is a 'Credit'?
Credits are the universal currency of the Steno platform. They are used for every action: processing uploaded content, training your AI Twin, and powering user interactions—including text messages, real-time voice calls, and video calls. Each subscription tier includes a specific monthly credit allowance and unlocks different premium features.
What happens if I go viral and hit my credit limit?
Steno never shuts you off unexpectedly. They monitor usage and will notify you as you approach limits. You can opt for a seamless overage fee for that month or upgrade your tier to lower unit costs. Your success shouldn't break your infrastructure.
Do I need to pay for setup or implementation?
No. Steno operates on a flexible subscription model. You simply subscribe to the tier that fits your needs and get instant access to the dashboard to start building your Twin immediately. Note that 'White Glove' implementation services are available exclusively for Enterprise plans.