BetterWisprDictate into Mac apps with local speech recognition and saved transcription history.
Free and open source. Local models use your Mac; no account or API key needed. Optional cloud services may cost extra.
Dictation & transcription
Free alternatives to Superwhisper
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whisper.cppTranscribe recorded audio into text on your own computer.
Free software. Your hardware + a downloaded model.
HandyDictate and paste text into other apps using local speech models.
Free open-source dictation · your computer and downloaded models.
SpokenlyDictate into apps with local Whisper or Parakeet models.
Unlimited free local dictation · no account required.
OpenWhisprUse hotkey dictation and paste speech as text with local models.
Free open-source local mode · model downloads and hardware required.