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HyperWhisper vs Whispering: catalog facts
HyperWhisper	Whispering
Free Open source under Apache-2.0; cloud transcription providers may charge for their own APIs.	Free The app is free; cloud transcription providers may charge for their API use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Local models work fully offline Choice of 30+ local and cloud transcription models	Choice of local or cloud transcription models Built for quick dictation into text
Cloud providers need separate API keys and may cost money Linux build is amd64 only	Cloud models need an API key from a provider Local models depend on your hardware for speed
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	Not stated if it 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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