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OpenWhispr

Voice-to-text dictation and meeting transcription for your desktop.

Free alternative to Dragon NaturallySpeaking · Otter.ai

Download & runFreemacOS · Windows · Linux★ 11,518 Voice & audioFree local AI

OpenWhispr turns spoken words into text across any desktop app using a hotkey. It can run completely offline with local AI models so your audio never leaves your device, or connect to cloud AI. It also records meetings, recognizes speakers, and saves organized notes.

✓ Good for

Anyone wanting fast dictation or private meeting notes.

✕ Skip it if

People who prefer typing and never record voice notes.

How to start

  1. Download the installer for your operating system.
  2. Install and launch the desktop application.
  3. Press the hotkey and speak to dictate text.

Intel Macs lack live speaker identification due to runtime limitations.

Get it →GitHub repo

Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide

FAQ

Is OpenWhispr free?

Yes, OpenWhispr is completely free and open-source under the MIT license, with the ability to run local AI models offline at no cost.

Is OpenWhispr safe to download?

It is open source (MIT license) with 11,518 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-13. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.

Does OpenWhispr work offline?

Yes, OpenWhispr supports local AI models that process your audio entirely on your device without an internet connection.

Compiled from the project README. 11,518 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License MIT · Last update 2026-11-13