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