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The best alternative to Otter.ai is Diktafon, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Otter.ai and loads of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Otter.ai are Paraspeech, Thoth, Convo and Whisperian.

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  1. Diktafon icon
     20 likes

    Private, open-source app records memos with on-device transcription, summary, topic-based cassette organization, auto language detection, background recording, editable transcripts, and portable export formats—no accounts, cloud, analytics, or ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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  2. Paraspeech icon
     6 likes

    Fully offline speech-to-text for macOS, prioritizing privacy by processing all transcriptions on device, optimized for Apple Silicon, lightweight at under 200MB RAM, compatible with any app, efficient in the background, with no recurring subscription, and fast model setup.

    141 Paraspeech alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  3. Thoth icon
     3 likes

    Mac-based tool for offline audio recording and transcription, supporting system and microphone input, on-device speaker diarization, AI-powered summaries, custom vocabulary, multi-language recognition, real-time processing, and complete user-data privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Convo icon
     1 like

    AI meeting assistant for macOS delivering real-time suggestions, live note editing, transcription, one-click summaries, automated follow-up emails, and action items. Integrated with major meeting platforms, CRM tools, email, calendars, and secured by AES256 encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Whisperian icon
     1 like

    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

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  6. Dictato icon
     2 likes

    Fast, private dictation for Mac. Transcribe speech to text instantly using Whisper, Parakeet, or Apple engines. 100% on-device — no cloud, no data sent. Works everywhere you type.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Untyped icon
     1 like

    Untyped is a voice to email app for Android. Speak your message, pick a tone, and send your email — directly from Gmail or Outlook. No typing required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. HappyScribe icon
     5 likes

    Provides automatic and human-powered transcription for audio and video files in over 119 languages, enables accurate subtitles, translates transcripts, integrates with major communication tools, and supports team collaboration and review for accessible content.

    166 HappyScribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • iPhone
    • Android
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  9. VoxTap icon
     1 like

    VoxTap is 100% offline voice-to-text for macOS that types at your cursor in any app: Terminal, VS Code, Slack, everywhere.

    On-device AI. No cloud, no subscription, no signup. Just press a hotkey and talk.

    $29 one-time. 45-minute free trial.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. whis icon
     1 like

    Voice-to-text CLI for terminal users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Wayland
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. VibeVoice AI icon
     1 like

    VibeVoice is an OS-embedded voice client (Windows, Mac, Linux) that replaces your keyboard in ANY application. Includes a WhatsApp Bot for instant transcription. Zero-config, EU-Privacy.

    13 VibeVoice AI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. Murble icon
     Like

    Murble turns voice into organised notes entirely on your iPhone or iPad. Recording, transcription, AI summaries, action items, chat over your notes and translation all run on the device itself, using Apple Intelligence or a downloadable offline model.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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