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OpenWhispr vs Whispering: catalog facts
OpenWhispr	Whispering
Free Free to download; cloud transcription uses your own API keys.	Free The app is free; cloud transcription providers may charge for their API use.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Local transcription with Whisper or Parakeet models Bring-your-own-key support for cloud models	Choice of local or cloud transcription models Built for quick dictation into text
Local models need a capable machine and a model download Cloud models need your own API keys and account with a provider	Cloud models need an API key from a provider Local models depend on your hardware for speed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it 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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