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Open-source alternatives to Letterly

Letterly is not described as open source on its own site. 11 of the 42 other voice dictation apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Letterly is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store. 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 Letterly

  1. 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). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • OpenWhispr has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists a Linux app.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    OpenWhispr pricing and details

  2. 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. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • TypeWhisper has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
    TypeWhisper pricing and details

  3. 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). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Amical has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    Amical 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. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists Windows and Android apps.
    • VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
    VoiceInk pricing and details

  5. Voicetypr

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

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
    Voicetypr pricing and details

  6. Voxtype

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

    • Voxtype is free. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Voxtype has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voxtype lists a Linux app.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    Voxtype pricing and details

  7. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • FluidVoice has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    • Only Letterly lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    FluidVoice pricing and details

  8. Whispering

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

    • Whispering is free. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Whispering has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Whispering lists a Linux app.
    • Only Letterly lists iOS and Android apps.
    Whispering pricing and details

  9. Vibe

    Free open-source desktop app that transcribes audio offline

    • Vibe is free. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Vibe has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vibe lists a Linux app.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    Vibe pricing and details

  10. Voquill

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

    • Voquill starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Voquill has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voquill lists a Linux app.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    Voquill pricing and details

  11. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. Letterly starts at $19.99 per month, or from $69.99 per year, as listed on the US App Store.
    • Handy has a free plan. Letterly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Letterly lists a web app.
    Handy pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Letterly?

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

Is Letterly open source?

Letterly 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, Amical, Voxtype, FluidVoice, Whispering, Vibe, Voquill 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 Letterly: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.