Voicy - Speech to Text AlternativesAudio Transcription Tools and other similar apps like Voicy - Speech to Text

Apps similar to Voicy - Speech to Text include Handy STT, which is free and open source. Other options are Vibe Transcribe, Voxtral, OpenWhispr and FUTO Voice Input. Audio Transcription Tools like Voicy - Speech to Text are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, the web and iPhone.

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  1. Handy STT icon
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    Free open source speech-to-text app for desktop runs fully offline, keeping transcription and audio data private. Extensible and customizable, supports accessibility, cross-platform use, and community-driven modifications. No subscriptions or internet requirement.

    135 Handy STT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. Vibe Transcribe icon
     72 likes

    Delivers offline transcription of audio and video using local AI for privacy, supports batch processing, multi-language input, real-time preview, multi-format export, English translation, direct printing, system audio, microphone input, CLI, and setup customization on Windows, Linux, or macOS.

    251 Vibe Transcribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. Voxtral icon
     27 likes

    Advanced audio models for transcription, translation, and understanding, optimized for production and edge deployment, API accessible, open-source with Apache 2.0, delivering high accuracy, resource efficiency, and support for both large-scale and local use cases.

    142 Voxtral alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Hugging Face
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  4. OpenWhispr icon
     23 likes

    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.

    137 OpenWhispr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. 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.

    169 FUTO Voice Input alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Source Available

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. FluidVoice icon
     8 likes

    Processes voice-to-text instantly on Mac with privacy-first local AI, zero delay, no subscriptions, open-source code, optional context-enhanced transcription, direct input into any app, hardware-optimized performance, and full offline control.

    129 FluidVoice alternatives

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    • Mac
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  7. Spokenly icon
     18 likes

    Voice recognition software offering real-time transcription across any Mac app, instant customizable shortcuts, support for diverse accents, visual cues, privacy-focused with no hidden data collection, reduces manual typing, fully integrates for note taking, chat, or drafting.

    217 Spokenly alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
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  8. TranscribeX icon
     9 likes

    Local macOS solution for fast AI-powered transcription and translation of audio or video in over 100 languages, featuring speaker diarization, batch processing, GPU acceleration, file-type flexibility, drag-and-drop support, advanced editing, and secure privacy.

    122 TranscribeX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  9. Vocalinux icon
     10 likes

    Linux desktop voice dictation tool enabling free, 100% offline transcription using whisper.cpp, OpenAI Whisper, or VOSK engines. Offers GPU acceleration on AMD, NVIDIA, Intel, supports X11 and Wayland, real-time text entry, system tray integration, and secure operation.

    78 Vocalinux alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Python
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  10. 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.

    140 Paraspeech alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  11. Moonshine AI icon
     14 likes

    Optimized for edge hardware, this open-source tool provides fast, private on-device speech recognition for real-time transcription, command and speaker identification, lower word-error rates than Whisper models, and multi-language support over varied platforms.

    139 Moonshine AI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
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