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Whisperstream vs Token Time

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Whisperstream compared with Token Time
DetailWhisperstream logo WhisperstreamToken Time logo Token Time
What it doesOn-device dictation for Windows with no cloud transcription Screen Time, but for your tokens
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA Not given
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
Pricing$29 for 1 device, $49 for up to 2 devices. One-time payment, no subscription. Free plan includes menu-bar meter, live usage chart, cost & per-model breakdown, and break reminders every 50M tokens. Unlock plan costs $5 one-time and adds the ability to change the 50M token threshold or turn off lock-screen reminders entirely.
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
  • Menu-bar token meter with live usage display
  • Hourly token usage chart
  • Per-model cost breakdown
  • Configurable token threshold reminders
  • Full-screen lock-screen break reminders
  • Local data storage with no cloud sync
  • No account or login required
  • No telemetry or tracking
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
  • Completely private with no account, cloud, or telemetry
  • Runs entirely locally as a Mac-native menu-bar app
  • Gentle break reminders that auto-dismiss after 10 seconds
  • Per-model breakdown shows exactly where token spend goes
Free planNot given Not given
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)174
Citation Flow (Majestic)2920
Referring domains (Majestic)7839

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