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OpenWhispr vs HyperWhisper: catalog facts
OpenWhispr	HyperWhisper
Free Free to download; cloud transcription uses your own API keys.	Free Open source under Apache-2.0; cloud transcription providers may charge for their own APIs.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Local transcription with Whisper or Parakeet models Bring-your-own-key support for cloud models	Local models work fully offline Choice of 30+ local and cloud transcription models
Local models need a capable machine and a model download Cloud models need your own API keys and account with a provider	Cloud providers need separate API keys and may cost money Linux build is amd64 only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
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 1, 2026

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