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TypeWhisper vs Whispering: catalog facts
TypeWhisper	Whispering
Free Free and open source.	Free The app is free; cloud transcription providers may charge for their API use.
Windows, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
System-wide dictation into any app Local transcription engines for privacy	Choice of local or cloud transcription models Built for quick dictation into text
No Android or Linux version mentioned	Cloud models need an API key from a provider Local models depend on your hardware for speed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open 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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