ISSEN vs Paraspeech

Comparing the features of ISSEN to Paraspeech

Feature
ISSEN
Paraspeech

Capability Features

Apple Silicon Optimization
Custom Curriculum
Dialect and Style Options
Japanese - Tokyo - FormalSpanish - Mexico City - SlangFrench (FR) - Paris - Standard
Fast Transcription
Fast Transcription Speed
165 WPM typical
Flexible Lesson Structure
Grammar Lessons
Lightweight Resource Use
Multiple Tutor Personalities
SakuraSantiagoCéleste
Natural Language Speech Recognition
No Judgment
No Upload to Server
Personalized Lessons
Realtime Voice Tutor
Shadowing and Translation Drills
Supported Language List
AfrikaansArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBelarusianBosnianBulgarianCantoneseCatalanCroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFinnishFrenchGalicianGermanGreekGujaratiHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianItalianJapaneseKannadaKazakhKoreanLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMandarin ChineseMaoriMarathiNepaliNorwegianPersianPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwahiliSwedishTagalogTamilThaiTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseWelsh
Tutor Customization
Voice Data Privacy
Works in Background
Works Offline
Works Without Internet

Integration Features

Device Compatibility
macOS 13.5+Apple Silicon (M-series)
Microphone Access
Mobile App Integration
Play storeApp store
Plugin Requirement
Supported Apps
All macOS apps
System-wide Integration
Web-Based Platform

Limitation Features

Initial Internet Requirement
No API or Plugin Integration
No Human Teachers
No Windows Support
Not Completely Free
Supported RAM
8GB M1 Macs or higher

Other Features

Typing Speed Reference
75 WPM typical

Pricing Features

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Free Download
Free Tier
Free Trial Duration
10
Lifetime License
One-time purchase
Monthly Payment
No Subscription Required
Perpetual Ownership
Price
$39.99
Pricing Range
$20-$29/month
Unrestricted Usage
Updates Included
12 months