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Koe vs VoiceInk: catalog facts
Koe	VoiceInk
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Paid Paid licence for the ready-built app with updates; the source can be built yourself.
macOS	macOS
Works in any app through a global hotkey No interface to manage, it stays in the background	Transcription runs fully offline Per-app modes and personal dictionary
macOS only No releases published on GitHub	macOS only Licence not identified in the repository metadata
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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