MacWhisper vs SaySo

Side-by-side: platforms, pricing and features.

MacWhisper works offline; SaySo needs an internet connection. MacWhisper is a one-time purchase (€64); SaySo is a subscription. SaySo supports more platforms (2 vs 1).

Comparison table

	MacWhisper	SaySo
Basics
Speech processing	Hybrid	Cloud
Works offline	Yes	No
Languages	100+	—
Platforms
macOS	Yes	Yes
Windows	No	Yes
Linux	No	No
iOS	No	No
Android	No	No
Web	No	No
Browser extension	No	No
Pricing
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Free tier	Unlimited local transcription and basic dictation	4,000 words per week; 30-day Pro trial
Starting price	€64 once	¥248/yr
Plans	Pro: €64 once	Pro (monthly): ¥35/mo Pro (annual, CNY 20.6/mo): ¥248/yr
Features
Works in any app	Yes	Yes
Real-time transcription	No	Yes
Auto punctuation	Yes	Yes
AI cleanup	Yes	Yes
Custom vocabulary	No	Yes
Voice commands	No	No
Push to talk	Yes	No
Auto language detection	Yes	Yes
Translation	Yes	Yes
File transcription	Yes	No
Meeting notes	Yes	No
Multilingual interface	No	No
History	Yes	Yes

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