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. Lispr icon
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    Push-to-talk voice-to-text app for Mac and Windows that types what you say in roughly 99 languages, with no account required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Talk. It types itself in any language.
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  2. Supernormal combines a desktop notetaker with an AI agent to transform your meetings into finished deliverables. The desktop app captures your Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or Slack conversations without a bot joining the call.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  3. Dictato icon
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    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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  4. Letterly icon
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    Letterly is a mobile app that converts any speech to clear and well-structured text. It's more than just a transcription. With the help of AI, you can transform your voice into structured notes, catchy social media posts, readable meeting summaries, formal emails and much more

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  5. NeatScribe is an online audio and video transcription tool powered by advanced speech recognition technology and AI models. It's designed to quickly and accurately transcribe podcasts, meetings, interviews, lectures, and other audio/video content into text.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Meetily icon
     4 likes

    Open-source Rust based AI meeting assistant with Parakeet/Whisper live transcription, speaker diarization, and Ollama summarization. 100% local processing. No cloud required.

    65 Meetily alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. whis icon
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    Voice-to-text CLI for terminal users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Wayland
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. AudioPen icon
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    Transforms voice into neat, summarized text, eliminating fillers. Features advanced paid options like writing style customization, length control, and note export for enhanced journaling and content creation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. SenseVox icon
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    SenseVox is an open-source offline voice input app for Windows with a simple GUI, using the SenseVoice-Small model for efficient and accurate speech recognition.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Vocol icon
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    Vocol is an AI transcription software and a one-stop voice collaboration platform designed to boost work efficiency by turning voice and data into actionable insights.

    127 Vocol alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Podttr icon
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    Convert your audio and video to accurate text in seconds with advanced speaker recognition, and let AI automatically generate notes to quickly uncover the insights you need.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Transcribe audio and video files in a blink, automatically, all offline, and with highly accurate results. AI Transcription uses OpenAI’s Whisper technology and Apple Speech Recognition to convert speech (like in podcasts, presentations, lectures, or voice messages) into text...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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