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Whisperstream vs Crest

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Whisperstream compared with Crest
DetailWhisperstream logo WhisperstreamCrest logo Crest
What it doesOn-device dictation for Windows with no cloud transcription Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
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Pricing modelNot given Paid
Pricing$29 for 1 device, $49 for up to 2 devices. One-time payment, no subscription. Crest Pro: $14.99 once (use on 2 Macs, updates through Crest 7). Crest Cloud + Drop add-on: 50 GB for $4.99/month or $39.99/year; 200 GB for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. 7-day free trial of everything with no card required.
Key features
  • On-device speech recognition using NVIDIA Parakeet model
  • Text delivery to compatible applications via clipboard or simulated keystrokes
  • Searchable transcript history with audio replay and encryption
  • Import and transcribe audio files locally
  • Support for 39 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Japanese
  • Optional AI cleanup to remove filler words and fix grammar
  • Custom dictionary for names, technical terms, and acronyms
  • Works entirely on CPU without requiring GPU for core transcription
  • Display Claude Code permission prompts on the MacBook notch
  • Answer with Allow or Deny with a single tap
  • View full command details before approving
  • Answer Claude's multiple-choice questions from the notch
  • Support for Codex CLI
  • Support for GitHub Copilot CLI
  • Visible on any display, even over fullscreen apps
  • Works with Claude Code's native hook system
What makes it different
  • Works offline after initial setup with no internet connection needed for core transcription
  • Broad app compatibility without requiring add-ins or plugins
  • Runs on CPU with no GPU required for speech recognition
  • Shows prompts on the notch, visible over any fullscreen app or external display
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses native hooks instead of patching or injecting
  • No API key or extra signup required
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Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 +1 (up) since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)179
Citation Flow (Majestic)2931
Referring domains (Majestic)78107

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