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Willow vs nerd-dictation: catalog facts
Willow	nerd-dictation
Freemium Free to download, with paid pricing tiers and an enterprise plan.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, iOS	Linux, Command line
Works in any app where you can type Automatic cleanup of spoken text	Fully offline recognition Works in any application and desktop environment
Proprietary service No Linux or Android version mentioned	Linux only Command-line setup with no graphical interface
Downloadable app	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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