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Voice Type vs MacWhisper
Live dictation accuracy and latency versus file transcription power—understand which tool suits your workflow.
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Voice Type is built for live dictation in any app with a single hotkey and on-device processing. MacWhisper excels at importing audio or video files and producing transcripts. Pick based on whether you speak live into apps or process recordings.

Short answer

Choose Voice Type for system-wide live dictation with a hold-to-dictate workflow.

Choose MacWhisper for accurate transcripts from imported audio or video files.

At a glance
Primary use
Voice Type: live dictation anywhere. MacWhisper: file transcription.

Processing
Both use on-device models; Voice Type is tuned for real-time insertion.

Workflow
Voice Type: hold the hotkey, speak, release to finalize. MacWhisper: import → transcribe → export.

Licensing
Voice Type: one-time Mac App Store purchase. MacWhisper: direct purchase/distribution.

Who should choose what
Choose Voice Type if…
•  You dictate directly into editors, notes, email, or browsers.
•  You value on-device privacy and consistent latency.
•  You want minimal setup via the Mac App Store.


Choose MacWhisper if…
•  You primarily transcribe saved files or long recordings.
•  You prefer batch processing and export workflows.


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