OpenWhispr
Transforms spoken language into text using Whisper, supporting local and cloud AI, instant transcription, custom dictionaries, auto-paste, privacy-first local processing, cross-platform compatibility, Pro and free tiers, detailed history, and advanced customization options.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Subscription)
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Lightweight
- AI-Powered
Features
- Works Offline
- Voice dictation
- Ad-free
- Push to talk
- Dark Mode
- No registration required
- No Tracking
- Global hotkey
- Wayland Support
- Custom dictionaries
- Local AI
OpenWhispr News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
POX added OpenWhispr as alternative to Wordmate
Andrey-Chmerev added OpenWhispr as alternative to Kekoso
vitalii_yemets added OpenWhispr as alternative to HoldToType
POX added OpenWhispr as alternative to FnScribe
Nicolas-Gustavo-Melian added OpenWhispr as alternative to Dictano
ptrs_ltd added OpenWhispr as alternative to Commander Flow
Sergej-Nawalnew added OpenWhispr as alternative to Hallig
Maoholguin added OpenWhispr as alternative to Vidrick AI Transcriber
LumindisStudio added OpenWhispr as alternative to Detto
Mathias-Schneider added OpenWhispr as alternative to LLT — Local Live Translator
OpenWhispr information
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Open Source (MIT) and Freemium product.Pricing
Subscription ranging between $6 and $8 per month + free version with limited functionality.Written in
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What is OpenWhispr?
OpenWhispr is an open-source desktop dictation application powered by OpenAI Whisper. It converts spoken language into text and allows both local and cloud processing. Users can start or stop dictation with a global hotkey and choose their AI backend from options like OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, or local models. The software includes an auto-paste function and a movable dictation panel. Users can manage settings, access history, and configure API keys. Transcripts can be stored locally and users can download or remove local Whisper models to save disk space.
The software offers a cloud feature for instant transcription without API keys. It provides free and Pro plans, with an account system supporting Google OAuth and email/password sign-in. The free tier allows up to 2,000 words per week, while the Pro tier offers unlimited use with a 7-day free trial. Users can customize their AI assistant with a name for natural interactions. OpenWispr ensures privacy through local processing of voice data. It uses a modern UI built with React 19, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS v4, optimized for high-speed performance. It is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms, supports automatic pasting of transcribed text, and allows custom dictionary additions for improved accuracy.
Comments and Reviews
Awesome app, I loved it! Overall, it’s impressive and works really well. I tried downloading some models; the OpenAI ones didn’t work well for me, but the NVIDIA models worked perfectly.