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MeetMic vs MacParakeet: catalog facts
MeetMic	MacParakeet
Freemium Can be tried for free; paid pricing is not detailed on the homepage.	Free Free with no subscription; the source is published on GitHub.
macOS, iOS	macOS
Records calls without a bot joining the meeting On-device transcription by default	Speech recognition runs on the device Dictation works in any app's text field
Apple platforms only Pricing beyond the free trial is not clearly stated	Apple Silicon Macs only, macOS 14.2 or later Still a pre-1.0 release
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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