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Muesli vs MacWhisper: catalog facts
Muesli	MacWhisper
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Sold through Gumroad; check the store page for the current free and paid options.
macOS	macOS
On-device transcription with Parakeet and Whisper Hotkey dictation that pastes into any app	Transcription runs locally on the Mac Choice of Whisper, Qwen and Parakeet models
Mac only, built for Apple Silicon License not named in the research	macOS only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed 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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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