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Whisperstream vs xtty

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Whisperstream compared with xtty
DetailWhisperstream logo Whisperstreamxtty logo xtty
What it doesOn-device dictation for Windows with no cloud transcription Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
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 with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
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
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
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
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
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 check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)176
Citation Flow (Majestic)2923
Referring domains (Majestic)7812

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