In short
Zack Typing inserts your dictation into the active text field with Ctrl+Space. Unlike Wispr Flow, it also offers local speech recognition.
Wispr Flow and Zack Typing compared
| Wispr Flow | Zack Typing | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | Windows |
| Shortcut on Windows | Hold Ctrl+Win; Ctrl+Win+Space hands-free | Ctrl+Space, toggle or hold |
| Offline | No, transcription runs in the cloud | Built-in offline models |
| Dictionary | Learns names and jargon; snippets | Yes, learns from corrections from Basic |
| Rewriting | Not documented | Improve, Shorten, Professional and custom chips |
| Voice commands | Command Mode, experimental | No |
| Audio files | Not documented for dictation | MP3, M4A, WAV and OGG |
| Own API key | Not documented | OpenAI, OpenRouter, Groq, Mistral |
Provider sources, 17 October 2026: Wispr Flow pricing, Wispr Flow data controls. We develop Zack Typing.
Dictate without internet
Download an offline model once. Zack Typing uses it when you are offline or the service is unreachable.
Related questions
Can I change the recording shortcut?
Yes, under Shortcuts. You can also choose between hold and toggle.