OpenWhispr
Open-source desktop dictation app delivering fast, privacy-first speech-to-text across macOS, Windows, and Linux with local or cloud models.
What is OpenWhispr?
OpenWhispr is an open-source voice-to-text dictation application that transforms spoken language into text instantly across all desktop applications. It runs speech recognition entirely on-device using local Whisper or NVIDIA Parakeet models, ensuring audio never leaves your machine, or optionally uses cloud APIs for faster processing. The tool works offline, supports 100+ languages with auto-detection, and integrates seamlessly with applications like Slack, Google Docs, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Gmail, and Teams. Users can dictate at roughly 150 words per minute—about 3x faster than typing—and use voice commands to clean up text or draft emails.
Compare with Alternatives
| Feature | OpenWhispr | Spokenly | 闪电说 | Epiphany |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting From | — | — | — | — |
| API | — | — | — | — |
| Free Tier | — | — | — | — |
| Mobile App | — | — | — | — |
Who is it for
Fast Writing & Content Creation
Writers and creators dictate content 3x faster than typing for emails, documents, articles, and social media posts across any application.
LLM Prompting & Developer Workflows
Developers quickly prompt ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and other AI tools by voice instead of typing lengthy code or questions.
Meeting Notes & Transcription
Automatically transcribe Zoom, Teams, and FaceTime meetings with speaker labels by connecting Google Calendar, creating enhanced meeting notes.
Privacy-Sensitive Professional Dictation
Legal, medical, and journalism professionals use local-only processing to keep privileged or sensitive content entirely on-device without cloud transit.
Multilingual Communication
Users speaking 100+ languages switch mid-conversation seamlessly for international collaboration, translation work, or language learning.