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nerd-dictation vs Wispr Flow: catalog facts
nerd-dictation	Wispr Flow
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free download, with Pro, Team and Enterprise plans.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Fully offline recognition Works in any application and desktop environment	Works in any app rather than one editor Cleans up filler words and self-corrections
Linux only Command-line setup with no graphical interface	Advanced features sit in paid plans The research does not say whether speech is processed on the device
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 23, 2026

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