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HyperWhisper vs TypeWhisper: catalog facts
HyperWhisper	TypeWhisper
Free Open source under Apache-2.0; cloud transcription providers may charge for their own APIs.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, iOS
Local models work fully offline Choice of 30+ local and cloud transcription models	System-wide dictation into any app Local transcription engines for privacy
Cloud providers need separate API keys and may cost money Linux build is amd64 only	No Android or Linux version mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account 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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