OpenWispr AlternativesAudio Transcription Tools and other similar apps like OpenWispr

OpenWispr is described as 'Voice-to-text dictation app with local Whisper models and OpenAI API. Privacy-first, cross-platform, global hotkey activated' and is a audio transcription tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to OpenWispr for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best OpenWispr alternative is Handy STT, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenWispr are Vibe Transcribe, FUTO Voice Input, Spokenly and TranscribeX.

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OpenWispr alternatives are mainly Audio Transcription Tools, but if you're looking for Video Transcription Tools or Volume Control Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OpenWispr.
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  1. Handy STT icon
     36 likes

    A free, open source, and extensible speech-to-text application that works completely offline.

    66 Handy STT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Handy STT is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OpenWispr.

    • Handy STT is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenWispr.

    • Handy STT is Free and Open SourceOpenWispr is Freemium and Open Source
    • Handy STT is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpenWispr is not according to our users
  2. Vibe Transcribe icon
     57 likes

    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
     
  3. FUTO Voice Input is an application that lets you do speech-to-text on Android, integrating with third party keyboards or apps that use the generic speech-to-text APIs.

    99 FUTO Voice Input alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
     
    • FUTO Voice Input is the most popular Android alternative to OpenWispr.

    • FUTO Voice Input is Free and Open SourceOpenWispr is Freemium and Open Source
    • FUTO Voice Input is Privacy focused and LightweightOpenWispr is not according to our users
  4. Spokenly icon
     13 likes

    Experience effortless voice-to-text on your Mac. Speak your thoughts, and let modern AI handle the typing—no hidden data collection, no distractions.

    69 Spokenly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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

    • Spokenly is Free and ProprietaryOpenWispr is Freemium and Open Source
    • Spokenly is Privacy focused and LightweightOpenWispr is not according to our users
  5. TranscribeX icon
     8 likes

    TranscribeX is a powerful macOS app that converts your audio and video into accurate transcripts, translates them into over 100 languages, and helps you summarize or edit with advanced AI tools. Built with OpenAI Whisper and Nvidia Parakeet models, TranscribeX delivers accuracy...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Paraspeech icon
     6 likes

    Fast and 100% offline Speech to Text for MacOS.

    60 Paraspeech alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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

    • Paraspeech is Paid and ProprietaryOpenWispr is Freemium and Open Source
  7. Fluid AI icon
     5 likes

    Never pay to convert speech to text. Fluid transforms your voice into text instantly with NVIDIA's fastest AI model, processing locally on your Mac with complete privacy.

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    • Mac
     
  8. VoiceInk icon
     6 likes

    Instantly converts spoken words to text using local AI for near-perfect accuracy and privacy, with real-time transcription, seamless macOS integration, user-supplied AI keys, multiple language support, and no cloud data upload required.

    63 VoiceInk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
     
  9. Katari icon
     3 likes

    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
     
  10. BetterAudio icon
     2 likes

    App for advanced audio device management. It lets you quickly switch input/output devices, control volume, see what’s currently playing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. MacWhisper icon
     11 likes

    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.

    108 MacWhisper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. WhisperBuddy icon
     4 likes

    Transcribe audio to text with AI precision, edit easily, and export in any format—all with complete privacy on your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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