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Voice In vs nerd-dictation: catalog facts
Voice In	nerd-dictation
Free Free to install from the Chrome Web Store and Edge Add-ons.	Free Free and open source.
Browser extension	Linux, Command line
Works in text fields on most websites Punctuation and custom voice commands	Fully offline recognition Works in any application and desktop environment
Only for Chromium-based browsers such as Chrome and Edge Works inside the browser, not in desktop apps	Linux only Command-line setup with no graphical interface
Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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