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Open-source alternatives to Aqua Voice

Aqua Voice is not described as open source on its own site. 11 of the 46 other voice dictation apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Aqua Voice is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

11 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Aqua Voice

  1. Amical

    Open-source AI dictation with free local models and optional cloud

    • Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly). Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Amical has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    • Amical also covers notes.
    Amical vs Aqua VoiceAmical pricing and details

  2. OpenWhispr

    Open-source dictation with free local models and meeting notes

    • OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly). Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • OpenWhispr has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists a Linux app.
    • Only Aqua Voice lists an Android app.
    OpenWhispr pricing and details

  3. TypeWhisper

    Open-source dictation with local engines for Mac, PC, iOS and Android

    • TypeWhisper starts at €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices. Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • TypeWhisper has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
    • TypeWhisper also covers transcription.
    TypeWhisper pricing and details

  4. VoiceInk

    Open-source Mac dictation with local models and a one-time price

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Aqua Voice lists Windows and Android apps.
    • VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
    • VoiceInk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    VoiceInk pricing and details

  5. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • FluidVoice has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Aqua Voice lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
    FluidVoice pricing and details

  6. Whispering

    Open-source dictation app that uses your own models or API keys

    • Whispering is free. Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Whispering has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Whispering lists a web app.
    • Only Whispering lists a Linux app.
    Whispering pricing and details

  7. Voicetypr

    Offline-first dictation for Mac and Windows with a one-time price

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Aqua Voice lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
    • Voicetypr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Voicetypr pricing and details

  8. Vibe

    Free open-source desktop app that transcribes audio offline

    • Vibe is free. Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Vibe has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vibe lists a Linux app.
    • Only Aqua Voice lists iOS and Android apps.
    Vibe pricing and details

  9. Voquill

    Open-source AI dictation for desktop and mobile, free to run locally

    • Voquill starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Voquill has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voquill lists a Linux app.
    • Voquill is open source, according to its own site.
    Voquill pricing and details

  10. Handy

    Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop

    • Handy is free. Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Handy has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Aqua Voice lists iOS and Android apps.
    Handy pricing and details

  11. Voxtype

    Open-source push-to-talk dictation for Linux and macOS

    • Voxtype is free. Aqua Voice starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Voxtype has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voxtype lists a Linux app.
    • Only Aqua Voice lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    Voxtype pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Aqua Voice?

Yes. Amical, OpenWhispr, TypeWhisper, VoiceInk, FluidVoice, Whispering, Voicetypr, Vibe and 3 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Aqua Voice open source?

Aqua Voice is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

Amical, OpenWhispr, TypeWhisper, FluidVoice, Whispering, Vibe, Voquill, Handy and 1 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Aqua Voice: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.