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Ghost Pepper vs Muesli: catalog facts
Ghost Pepper	Muesli
Free Free to download from its GitHub repository.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS
Transcription runs on the device with no cloud APIs Handles both dictation and meeting transcription	On-device transcription with Parakeet and Whisper Hotkey dictation that pastes into any app
macOS only Small single-developer project	Mac only, built for Apple Silicon License not named in the research
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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