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Superwhisper vs Whispering: catalog facts
Superwhisper	Whispering
Freemium Plans and prices are listed on the Superwhisper website.	Free The app is free; cloud transcription providers may charge for their API use.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Dictation works in any app through a keyboard shortcut Offline speech recognition on the device as well as cloud options	Choice of local or cloud transcription models Built for quick dictation into text
Proprietary software Pricing details are not published in the research used here	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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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