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Whispering vs Superwhisper: catalog facts
Whispering	Superwhisper
Free The app is free; cloud transcription providers may charge for their API use.	Freemium Plans and prices are listed on the Superwhisper website.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Choice of local or cloud transcription models Built for quick dictation into text	Dictation works in any app through a keyboard shortcut Offline speech recognition on the device as well as cloud options
Cloud models need an API key from a provider Local models depend on your hardware for speed	Proprietary software Pricing details are not published in the research used here
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 September 23, 2026

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