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Google Assistant Unofficial Desktop Client vs Braina: catalog facts
Google Assistant Unofficial Desktop Client	Braina
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Freemium A free download is available; check the site for paid editions.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Google Assistant on a desktop computer Cross-platform desktop app	Voice control of the computer in many languages Dictation in over 100 languages
Unofficial and not supported by Google No repository activity since January 2024	Closed source Marketing on the site is broad, so capabilities are best tested directly
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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