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Dictater vs OpenSuperWhisper
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Dictater
6.0OpenSuperWhisper
6.5Whisper dictation/transcription app
| Metric | Dictater | OpenSuperWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 189 |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 730 |
| 365-day Installs | 10 | 2.0K |
| Version | 1.2 | 0.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 227 | 679 |
| GitHub Forks | 13 | 73 |
| Open Issues | 20 | 42 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 20, 2015 | May 18, 2025 |
Reviews
Dictater
Dictater is a macOS app that enhances text-to-speech functionality by replacing the built-in Speech services. It offers features like play, skip, and progress control, making it ideal for users needing advanced text-to-speech capabilities.
Dictater enhances macOS's text-to-speech functionality with additional features.
Pros
- + Enhances text-to-speech features beyond macOS's built-in services
- + Open-source under MIT license
- + Developed in Swift, suggesting high code quality
Cons
- - No auto-updates; last commit in 2020
- - Open issues remain unresolved
OpenSuperWhisper
OpenSuperWhisper is an open-source macOS app for Whisper-based dictation and transcription. It offers a user-friendly interface for converting speech to text, appealing to those seeking a lightweight transcription tool.
The app provides Whisper-based speech-to-text transcription for dictation purposes.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Built with Swift for macOS compatibility
- + Supports Whisper for transcription
- + Active development and updates
Cons
- - Early version with limited features
- - No auto-update functionality