Whisper Alternatives

Apps similar to Whisper include Handy STT, which is free and open source. Other options are Vibe Transcribe, Voxtral, FUTO Voice Input and TypeWhisper. You're spoiled for choice with Audio Transcription Tools like Whisper: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, the web, iPhone and Linux.

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  1. Whisperian icon
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    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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  2. Hermes Voice icon
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    Offline voice-to-text solution for Mac offering privacy-focused, lightning-fast 220 wpm dictation across all apps, supports 100+ languages, features customizable commands, personal adaptive dictionary, automatic pasting, and a one-time purchase with local data processing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  3. Whisper Mate icon
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    Batch transcribe audio files or movie files into text with OpenAI's Whisper AI Model. With an embed subtitles editor to preview the transcription result segment by segment. All transcribe operation is processing in local machine. Keep your privacy safe.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. TranscribeToText.ai is an AI transcription service that converts audio and video files into text, eliminating manual efforts. It offers unlimited transcriptions and one free transcription daily. The platform uses AI for accurate, reliable transcriptions and quick turnaround time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. Echo STT icon
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    Echo is a private, offline speech-to-text app powered by Whisper. 100% local processing, cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux), free and open source, privacy and local first.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Podium.page icon
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    Podium is the ultimate podcast editing service that uses AI-generated show notes, summaries, chapters, transcripts, and highlights to supercharge your post-production workflow. With Podium's AI copywriting software, you can generate high-quality show notes and summaries in...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. Aiko icon
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    High-quality on-device transcription. Easily convert speech to text from meetings, lectures, and more.

    114 Aiko alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
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  9. Dictanote icon
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    Switch between typing and voice to take notes with ease, supporting 40 languages. Real-time transcription captures paragraphs and emoticons while ensuring clear punctuation. Pro upgrade offers cloud storage and multiple note management options.

    190 Dictanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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  10. WhisperTyping icon
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    WhisperTyping is voice typing software using the Whisper model for the best-in-class dictation experience. Make use of it’s AI modes to write better and faster, get answers to pending questions and run commands, all by using your voice.

    102 WhisperTyping alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. HoldSpeak icon
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    HoldSpeak is a AI-powered app that allows you to type 3x faster. It supports over 100 languages and works 100% offline.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Aqua Voice icon
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    The slowest part of your computer is the keyboard. Aqua fixes that. Hold a key, talk, and your voice becomes clean text in any app - Gmail, Slack, Cursor, the terminal.

    193 Aqua Voice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
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