MacWhisper vs Speakly

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

MacWhisper works offline; Speakly needs an internet connection. MacWhisper is a one-time purchase (€64); Speakly is a subscription. Speakly supports more platforms (4 vs 1).

Comparison table

	MacWhisper	Speakly
Basics
Speech processing	Hybrid	Cloud
Works offline	Yes	No
Languages	100+	100+
Platforms
macOS	Yes	Yes
Windows	No	Yes
Linux	No	No
iOS	No	Yes
Android	No	Yes
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 after a 7-day unlimited trial
Starting price	€64 once	$239.88/yr
Plans	Pro: €64 once	Genspark Plus (monthly): $24.99/mo Genspark Plus (annual, $19.99/mo): $239.88/yr
Features
Works in any app	Yes	Yes
Real-time transcription	No	No
Auto punctuation	Yes	Yes
AI cleanup	Yes	Yes
Custom vocabulary	No	Yes
Voice commands	No	Yes
Push to talk	Yes	Yes
Auto language detection	Yes	Yes
Translation	Yes	Yes
File transcription	Yes	Yes
Meeting notes	Yes	Yes
Multilingual interface	No	Yes
History	Yes	Yes

MacWhisper Speakly Open in the compare tool