Microsoft Copilot for Windows vs Whisper Notes

Comparing the features of Microsoft Copilot for Windows to Whisper Notes

Feature
Microsoft Copilot for Windows
Whisper Notes

Capability Features

Audio File Import
Automatic Conversation End
Chime Notification
Copilot Voice Floating UI
Copilot Wake Word
Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
Export SRT Subtitles
Export with Timestamps
Feedback Mechanism
Hands-Free Voice Activation
Local Processing
Manual Conversation End
Manual Re-transcribe Option
Mic Usage Indicator
Multilingual Support
EnglishChineseSpanishGermanFrenchJapaneseKoreanRussianArabicHindiPortugueseItalianDutchTurkishIndonesianVietnameseThaiCzechPolishUkrainianSwedish
No Cloud Upload
No Internet Required
No Recording Length Limit
Offline Transcription
On-Device Wake Word Detection
Refund Available
Share Transcripts
Unlimited Transcriptions
Whisper Large V3 Turbo Model
Whisper Large V3 Turbo

Integration Features

Apple Silicon Support
File Formats Supported
MP3M4AWAV
Intel Mac Support
Microsoft Store Update
Works on iOS
Works on macOS

Limitation Features

Device Requirements
Not supported on iPhone SE 2nd gen; 8GB+ RAM recommended for macOS
Feature Not Default
Internet Required for Voice Responses
No AI Summaries
No Background Transcription on iOS
No Free Trial
No Local Audio Storage
No Real-time Transcription
Requires PC Unlocked
Slower on Old Devices
Version Requirement
1.25051.10.0 or higher
Wake Word Only in English
English only
Windows Insider Availability
Insiders only

Pricing Features

All Future Updates
Lifetime Access
No Ads
No In-App Purchases
No Subscription Required
One-Time Payment
$4.99