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Spokenly vs Whispering: catalog facts
Spokenly	Whispering
Free Described as free, with free local models that work offline.	Free The app is free; cloud transcription providers may charge for their API use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Offline dictation with local Whisper models Local-only mode that blocks network requests	Choice of local or cloud transcription models Built for quick dictation into text
No Android version Cloud models send audio off the device	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 September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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