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MacWhisper vs Muesli: catalog facts
MacWhisper	Muesli
Freemium Sold through Gumroad; check the store page for the current free and paid options.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS
Transcription runs locally on the Mac Choice of Whisper, Qwen and Parakeet models	On-device transcription with Parakeet and Whisper Hotkey dictation that pastes into any app
macOS only Closed source	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 September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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