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Muesli vs Ottex: catalog facts
Muesli	Ottex
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free use supports local models or user-supplied API keys; managed AI requires a paid plan.
macOS	macOS, iOS
On-device transcription with Parakeet and Whisper Hotkey dictation that pastes into any app	Dictates formatted text into the active app Supports local models and user-supplied API keys
Mac only, built for Apple Silicon License not named in the research	Desktop app is available for macOS Managed AI requires a paid plan
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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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