hns AlternativesAudio Transcription Tools and other similar apps like hns

hns is described as 'Privacy-focused open-source command-line tool for on-device speech-to-text. It records your voice, transcribes it completely locally using faster-whisper, and automatically copies the text to clipboard for immediate use in any application' and is a audio transcription tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to hns for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, iPhone, Windows and Self-Hosted apps. The best hns alternative is Vibe Transcribe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like hns are OpenWispr, Spokenly, Paraspeech and Fluid AI.

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  1. Vibe Transcribe icon
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    Vibe is an auto transcription service that utilizes local language learning models (LLMs) or artificial intelligence to provide transcriptions for a wide range of languages. The service prioritizes user privacy by offering fully offline transcription, ensuring that no data ever...

    121 Vibe Transcribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Vibe Transcribe is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to hns.

    • Vibe Transcribe is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to hns.

    • Vibe Transcribe is Free and Open Sourcehns is also Free and Open Source
  2. OpenWispr icon
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    Voice-to-text dictation app with local Whisper models and OpenAI API. Privacy-first, cross-platform, global hotkey activated.

    21 OpenWispr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • OpenWispr is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to hns.

    • OpenWispr is Freemium and Open Sourcehns is Free and Open Source
  3. Spokenly icon
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    Experience effortless voice-to-text on your Mac. Speak your thoughts, and let modern AI handle the typing—no hidden data collection, no distractions.

    68 Spokenly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
    • Spokenly is the most popular iPhone alternative to hns.

    • Spokenly is Free and Proprietaryhns is Free and Open Source
    • Spokenly is Lightweighthns is not according to our users
  4. Paraspeech icon
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    Fast and 100% offline Speech to Text for MacOS.

    59 Paraspeech alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
    • Paraspeech is the most popular commercial alternative to hns.

    • Paraspeech is Paid and Proprietaryhns is Free and Open Source
  5. Katari icon
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    Voice-to-text solution for Mac enabling dictation anywhere with a keyboard shortcut—no internet required. Delivers instant, private transcription in 100+ languages, translation to English, vocabulary customization, universal app compatibility, one-time payment, and zero data collection.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. MacWhisper icon
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    Quickly and easily transcribe audio files into text with OpenAI's state-of-the-art transcription technology Whisper. Whether you're recording a meeting, lecture, or other important audio, MacWhisper quickly and accurately transcribes your audio files into text.

    107 MacWhisper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Superwhisper icon
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    Revolutionize your writing process with offline voice-to-text capabilities that transform spoken words into perfectly formatted documents, emails, and notes. Supported on Mac and iPhone, this ad-free, AI-powered tool offers seamless transcription and efficient dictation tie-ins with Whisper-AI technology.

    72 Superwhisper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
  8. Hermes Voice icon
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    Offline voice-to-text solution for Mac offering privacy-focused, lightning-fast 220 wpm dictation across all apps, supports 100+ languages, features customizable commands, personal adaptive dictionary, automatic pasting, and a one-time purchase with local data processing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  9. whis icon
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    Voice-to-text CLI for terminal users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Wayland
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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