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Muesli vs VoiceInk: catalog facts
Muesli	VoiceInk
Free Free and open source.	Paid Paid licence for the ready-built app with updates; the source can be built yourself.
macOS	macOS
On-device transcription with Parakeet and Whisper Hotkey dictation that pastes into any app	Transcription runs fully offline Per-app modes and personal dictionary
Mac only, built for Apple Silicon License not named in the research	macOS only Licence not identified in the repository metadata
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 26, 2026

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