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Monologue vs Muesli: catalog facts
Monologue	Muesli
Freemium There is a free plan and a paid Pro plan.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, iOS	macOS
Dictation, voice notes and meeting transcription in one app Meeting transcription without a bot joining the call	On-device transcription with Parakeet and Whisper Hotkey dictation that pastes into any app
Apple platforms only Downloads go through an account sign-in	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
Account 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 October 1, 2026

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