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Whisperstream vs HeyDock

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Whisperstream compared with HeyDock
DetailWhisperstream logo WhisperstreamHeyDock logo HeyDock
What it doesOn-device dictation for Windows with no cloud transcription A Mac Dock replacement that reshapes itself around what you're doing
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Pricing$29 for 1 device, $49 for up to 2 devices. One-time payment, no subscription. Solo: $19 one-time for one Mac (was $19, now $9 with founding discount for first 500 buyers). Duo: $29 one-time for two Macs (was $29, now $19 with founding discount for first 500 buyers). Pro+ planned for v2 at $4 per month or $36 per year as optional add-on. Every 1.x update included. US dollars b
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
  • Task-based modes with custom apps, sites and widgets per mode
  • Stay-or-switch gate during Focus with friction-based pauses
  • On-device AI that judges whether apps and sites fit your current mode
  • Held notifications delivered as one digest when you switch modes
  • Session restore showing where you left off with notes on your work
  • 30 live widgets customizable per mode or desktop
  • Full macOS Dock replacement including Downloads, Trash and badges
  • Claude Code integration with cards when sessions finish
  • Browser extension for Chrome, Brave, Arc and Edge to gate sites
  • Twelve themes with four kinds of glass and mode wallpapers
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
  • Friction instead of walls—pauses make drifting a choice, not traps
  • Privacy by default with on-device AI that never leaves your Mac
  • Pay once with no subscription for a native, lightweight app
  • Dock reshapes with your task instead of filtering by app
  • One-time purchase keeps working offline for up to 30 days
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Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 +1 (up) since last check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)172
Citation Flow (Majestic)296
Referring domains (Majestic)781

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