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Open-source alternatives to Dragon Professional

Dragon Professional is not described as open source on its own site. 9 of the 27 other voice dictation apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Dragon Professional is a paid product, starting at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price). 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Dragon Professional

  1. VoiceInk

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

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Only VoiceInk lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Dragon Professional lists a Windows app.
    • VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
    VoiceInk 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). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • OpenWhispr has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
    OpenWhispr pricing and details

  3. Voicetypr

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

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Only Voicetypr lists a macOS app.
    • Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
    • Voicetypr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Voicetypr pricing and details

  4. TypeWhisper

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

    • TypeWhisper starts at €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • TypeWhisper has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only TypeWhisper lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
    TypeWhisper pricing and details

  5. Voxtype

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

    • Voxtype is free. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Voxtype has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Voxtype lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Dragon Professional lists a Windows app.
    Voxtype pricing and details

  6. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Handy has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Handy lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    Handy pricing and details

  7. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • FluidVoice has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only FluidVoice lists a macOS app.
    • Only Dragon Professional lists a Windows app.
    FluidVoice pricing and details

  8. Whispering

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

    • Whispering is free. Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Whispering has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Whispering lists a web app.
    • Only Whispering lists macOS and Linux apps.
    Whispering pricing and details

  9. 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). Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price).
    • Amical has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
    • Only Amical lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    Amical pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Dragon Professional?

Yes. VoiceInk, OpenWhispr, Voicetypr, TypeWhisper, Voxtype, Handy, FluidVoice, Whispering and 1 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Dragon Professional open source?

Dragon Professional is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

OpenWhispr, TypeWhisper, Voxtype, Handy, FluidVoice, Whispering and Amical 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 Oct 6, 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 Dragon Professional: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.