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Description
Express Scribe is an audio player that's free and specifically designed for transcriptionists and typists. Foot pedal control, variable speed, speech-to-text engine integration, and support for a variety of audio formats, including dss and dct. Audio recordings can be automatically loaded from email, LAN and FTP, local hard drives, Express Delegate, and local hard drives. You can also dock traditional hand-held dictation recorders.
Description
Whisperstream is a dictation application designed for both Windows PCs and Apple silicon Macs (currently in beta) that transforms spoken language into written text within the active field of various applications through a simple push-to-talk shortcut. Once the necessary speech-recognition models are installed, users can dictate without an internet connection. The app features several available models, including NVIDIA Parakeet, Qwen3 ASR, and Cohere Transcribe. Users also have the option to utilize the on-device Stream-1 Mini model or a provider of their choice for additional cleanup. Among its many features, Whisperstream offers custom vocabulary settings, text replacement options, app-specific enhancement profiles, an easily searchable transcript history, the ability to transcribe audio files, and voice playback capabilities alongside interactive replies for sessions using Claude Code and Codex. It allows dictation in compatible text fields seamlessly without the need for additional add-ins and is particularly useful for individuals who prefer to dictate in coding editors, emails, documents, and other software applications. However, it is important to note that downloading models, performing software updates, and accessing certain optional online features may necessitate an internet connection for optimal functionality.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Anthropic
No
Claude Code
No
Codex CLI
No
Dragon Speech Recognition
Yes
Gemini
No
Microsoft Word
Yes
OpenAI
No
WordPerfect Office
Yes
Integrations
Anthropic
Yes
Claude Code
Yes
Codex CLI
Yes
Dragon Speech Recognition
No
Gemini
Yes
Microsoft Word
No
OpenAI
Yes
WordPerfect Office
No
Pricing Details
$39.95/one-time/user
Standard and Professional editions available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$0
Whisperstream is free and open source. All features are included, with no subscription or trial.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
NCH Software
Founded
1993
Country
United States
Website
www.nch.com.au/scribe/index.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
Lanreal Technologies
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
whisperstream.io
Product Features
Medical Transcription
Abbreviation Expansion
No
Archiving & Retention
Yes
Audio File Management
Yes
Audio Transmission
Yes
Customizable Macros
No
Transcription Reporting
Yes
Voice Capture
Yes
Voice Recognition
Yes
Transcription
AI / Machine Learning
No
Annotations
Yes
Audio/Video File Upload
Yes
Automatic Transcription
No
Collaboration Tools
No
File Sharing
Yes
For Manual Transcription
Yes
Full Text Search
No
Multi-Language Support
Yes
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
No
Playback Controls
Yes
Speech Recognition
Yes
Subtitles
No
Text Editor
Yes
Timecoding
No