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Whisper vsDragon

Dragon NaturallySpeaking costs $699. Whisper offers modern AI-powered speech-to-text with the same privacy benefits for just $29.

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$29

Whisper

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$699

Dragon

Both offer offline, private speech-to-text. But Whisper uses cutting-edge AI at a fraction of the cost.

WhisperRECOMMENDED
$29 one-time payment
Modern OpenAI Whisper AI
100% offline processing
99+ languages supported
GPU-accelerated on Mac
Simple, modern interface
Dragon
$699 one-time payment
Mature dictation engine
Offline processing
Windows only
Voice commands & macros
Complex, legacy interface
Professional software since 1997

Why Choose Whisper Over Dragon?

24x More Affordable

Dragon costs $699. Whisper costs $29. You get the same offline privacy with cutting-edge AI at a fraction of the price.

Modern AI Technology

Whisper uses OpenAI's state-of-the-art speech recognition. Dragon uses technology that, while reliable, hasn't fundamentally evolved in years.

Simple Setup

Dragon requires hours of voice training. Whisper works instantly—download, install, and start transcribing in under 2 minutes.

Feature Comparison

FeatureWhisperDragon
Price$29$699
Offline Processing
Privacy
Mac Support
Windows SupportComing Soon
Setup Time2 minutesHours (training)
Languages99+Limited
Voice Commands
AI TechnologyOpenAI WhisperLegacy Engine

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Whisper if you...

  • Use a Mac (M1/M2/M3 chips work best)
  • Want modern AI at an affordable price
  • Need to transcribe in multiple languages
  • Want something that works instantly without training
  • Prioritize privacy and offline processing

Choose Dragon if you...

  • Use Windows exclusively
  • Need advanced voice commands and macros
  • Work in specialized fields with custom vocabularies
  • Have budget for enterprise software

Get Dragon-level privacy for $29

Save $670 and get modern AI-powered speech-to-text that works instantly.

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