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nerd-dictation vs Willow: catalog facts
nerd-dictation	Willow
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free to download, with paid pricing tiers and an enterprise plan.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, iOS
Fully offline recognition Works in any application and desktop environment	Works in any app where you can type Automatic cleanup of spoken text
Linux only Command-line setup with no graphical interface	Proprietary service No Linux or Android version mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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