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02 Mar 2026 issue is free tiers only includes 2k words/week.
OpenWhispr
OpenWhispr
Open source AI voice dictation – privacy first, works on any app
https://openwhispr.com/
OpenWhispr is an open-source, AI-powered voice dictation tool designed for speed and privacy. It works system-wide across any application — from Slack and Gmail to Claude and Cursor — by capturing speech via a hotkey and outputting clean, formatted text.
Key Features
- Privacy first — process everything locally or use your own API keys; zero data retention
- Cross-platform — available on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Universal compatibility — works in any app (Slack, Gmail, Claude, Cursor, Google Docs, etc.)
- Smart cleanup — automatically removes filler words ("um", "like", "uh") from transcriptions
- Open source — fully transparent, community-driven; available on GitHub
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free forever | 2,000 words/week, local models, bring your own keys |
| Pro | $8/mo or $80/yr | Unlimited usage, auto updates, priority support |
| Enterprise | Custom | Team features, SSO, cloud sync, managed API credits |
Use Cases
- Prompting LLMs with voice instead of typing long instructions
- Dictating code comments and documentation while coding
- Rapid brainstorming and idea capture
- Drafting blog posts, emails, and articles by speaking naturally