OpenWhispr

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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

Audio Transcription Tool

Origin

United States

Platforms

Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted

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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 information

Developed by
HeroTools
Licensing
Open Source (MIT) and Freemium product.
Pricing
Subscription ranging between $6 and $8 per month + free version with limited functionality.
Written in
JavaScript
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Supported Languages
- English

AlternativeTo Categories

AI Tools & Services, Audio & Music, OS & Utilities

GitHub repository

9,501 Stars
1,198 Forks
448 Open Issues
Updated Oct 17, 2026

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OpenWhispr was added to AlternativeTo by Mauricio B. Holguin on Dec 29, 2025 and this page was last updated Jun 29, 2026.

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Top Positive Comment

Jonathan Lima

★★★★★

Feb 22, 2026

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.

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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.

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