MacWhisper alternatives · Dictation
MacWhisper alternatives with a Linux app
The MacWhisper listing does not include a Linux app. 8 of the 27 other voice dictation apps in this directory list a Linux app.
MacWhisper has a free plan. Paid plans start at €65 one-time, per license. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from MacWhisper
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Typeless
AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak
- Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Typeless lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
Handy
Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop
- Handy is free. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Handy lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Handy is open source, according to its own site.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Spokenly
Dictation app with free local models and optional cloud accuracy
- Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly). MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Spokenly lists Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $6.67/mo
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). MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only OpenWhispr lists Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $8.49/mo
Voicy
Cloud dictation for desktop, browser and phone with AI rewriting
- Voicy starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($82 billed annually). MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- MacWhisper has a free plan. Voicy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voicy lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Voicy lists a browser extension.
- Free
Whispering
Open-source dictation app that uses your own models or API keys
- Whispering is free. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Whispering lists a web app.
- Only Whispering lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Whispering is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Voxtype
Open-source push-to-talk dictation for Linux and macOS
- Voxtype is free. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Voxtype lists a Linux app.
- Voxtype is open source, according to its own site.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Talon
Hands-free computer control by voice, eye tracking and noises
- Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Talon lists Windows and Linux apps.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Talon also covers workflow automation.
Common questions
Which MacWhisper alternatives have a Linux app?
Typeless, Handy, Spokenly, OpenWhispr, Voicy, Whispering, Voxtype and Talon list a Linux app.
Does MacWhisper have a Linux app?
The MacWhisper listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.
Which of these voice dictation apps are free?
Typeless, Handy, Spokenly, OpenWhispr, Whispering, Voxtype and Talon are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 MacWhisper: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.