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Whispering vs FluidVoice
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Whispering
8.0Audio transcription that works with local and cloud models
FluidVoice
8.0Offline voice-to-text dictation app with AI enhancement
| Metric | Whispering | FluidVoice |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 49 | 9.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.5K | 9.9K |
| Version | 7.11.0 | 1.6.9 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 4.2K | 1.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 304 | 110 |
| Open Issues | 210 | 44 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 7, 2025 | Apr 14, 2026 |
Reviews
Whispering
Whispering offers audio transcription with both local and cloud models, emphasizing privacy and reliability. It's ideal for users needing secure transcription, such as journalists or students.
Transcribes audio using local or cloud-based models.
Pros
- + Open-source and privacy-focused
- + Supports both local and cloud models
- + Strong community and active development
Cons
- - Issues with third-party integrations
- - Some installation problems reported
FluidVoice
FluidVoice is a fast, free, and open-source offline voice-to-text app with AI enhancements, ideal for users seeking a cost-effective alternative to paid dictation tools.
FluidVoice converts spoken words into text using offline AI technology, providing a cost-effective and privacy-focused solution for dictation needs.
Pros
- + Free and open-source with a strong community following
- + Fast and efficient offline AI-based dictation
- + Privacy-focused with no reliance on internet services
Cons
- - Smaller user base compared to established alternatives
- - Potential stability issues, though actively addressed