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Muesli vs TranscribeX: catalog facts
Muesli	TranscribeX
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free to start, with a paid Pro version sold through Gumroad.
macOS	macOS
On-device transcription with Parakeet and Whisper Hotkey dictation that pastes into any app	Transcription runs entirely on the Mac with no account Detects meetings automatically and records without a bot joining
Mac only, built for Apple Silicon License not named in the research	macOS only Some features require the paid Pro version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed 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 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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