Best STT app

scorpion7slayer5 appsUpdated Oct 5, 2026

Superwhisper
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Experience hands-free text creation by converting voice dictation into formatted documents with offline capabilities and AI-generated formatting.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Audio Transcription Tool
Platforms
Mac
iPhone
+10
scorpion7slayer’s note
Superwhisper is probably one of the most complete STT apps. It supports both local and cloud models, works offline, has custom modes and prompts, and even lets you use your own API keys. Its S1 Voice model is also really impressive. The free tier is actually useful, although the best models and some advanced features require Pro
Wispr Flow
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Voice-activated dictation transcribes speech to accurate text in real time, supports over 100 languages, and works seamlessly with all Windows applications.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Audio Transcription Tool
Note-taking Tool
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
scorpion7slayer’s note
Wispr Flow is great and very full-featured, I love it, but the only downside is that the free tier is limited so you need to pay. It’s still cool though, and they offer a student plan, which is awesome. They also have apps for iOS, macOS, Windows, and Android (the Android one is in early access).
Handy STT
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Free, open source speech-to-text app for desktop, works fully offline, prioritizes privacy, extensibility, cross-platform support, and accessibility.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Audio Transcription Tool
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
scorpion7slayer’s note
Handy is honestly great: it is open source, uses open-weight models that are perfect for privacy, and works very well I’ve had almost no bugs with it.
Raycast
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Access tools with shortcuts, automate tasks with AI, and streamline productivity with Raycast's. Enhance efficiency with snippets, quicklinks, and integrated commands.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Application Launcher
File Search Utility
Platforms
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
Google Chrome
Safari
+1
scorpion7slayer’s note
Raycast’s dictation is really good, especially if you already use Raycast. It works system-wide, automatically removes filler words and fixes punctuation and grammar, and supports custom styles, vocabulary, and app context. The main downside is that Dictation requires Raycast Pro and isn’t really focused on local/offline transcription.
Whisperian
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Whisperian is a highly configurable voice-to-text (voice typing) tool made for Android. Supports local STT models like Parakeet v3.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Audio Transcription Tool
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
scorpion7slayer’s note
This application is perfect for Android: it is free, works with APIs and local models (voice only), and for post-processing you need an API key, except for Groq which is free for both voice and post-processing.