Whisper is the engine. Andak is the experience. Same local AI, but with a native Mac app, real-time dictation, and zero setup.
OpenAI's Whisper is a remarkable open-source speech recognition model. It's accurate, multilingual, and runs locally. Andak is built on top of Whisper — it uses the same models but wraps them in a native Mac app designed for real-time dictation.
If you're a developer comfortable with Python and want to transcribe audio files, raw Whisper is a solid choice. If you want to dictate into any app with a hotkey press and get formatted, context-aware text, that's what Andak does.
Think of it this way: Whisper is like having a powerful engine. Andak is the car built around it — with a dashboard, steering wheel, and turn-by-turn navigation.
Whisper is the transcription engine. Andak is the dictation product. Here's how they differ.
| Feature | Andak | Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Native Mac app | Command-line / Python |
| Real-time dictation | ||
| Global hotkey | ||
| Runs locally | ||
| Works offline | ||
| Setup required | None (drag & drop) | Python, pip, ffmpeg |
| Context-aware formatting | ||
| Filler word removal | ||
| System-wide input | ||
| Languages | 100+ | 100+ |
| Price | $20 one-time | Free (open source) |
| Batch file transcription | ||
| API / programmatic use |
No Python, no pip, no ffmpeg, no terminal. Download Andak, drag to Applications, and start dictating in seconds.
Whisper transcribes audio files after recording. Andak streams your speech and outputs text in real-time as you speak.
Andak knows which app you're in. Dictate into VS Code and get code-formatted output. Dictate into Slack and get conversational text.
Whisper is great for batch transcription. Andak is built for live dictation workflows.
Dictate code comments, commit messages, and documentation. Andak formats output for your editor automatically.
Compose emails and Slack messages by speaking. Andak adapts tone and formatting based on the active app.
Capture thoughts in real-time. No need to record an audio file first and transcribe it later.
Draft blog posts and reports by speaking. Andak handles punctuation, removes filler words, and formats paragraphs.
Download Andak and get Whisper-powered dictation without touching the terminal. One-time purchase, works offline.
Download for Mac — $20