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Open-source alternatives to MacWhisper

MacWhisper 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.

MacWhisper has a free plan. Paid plans start at €65 one-time, per license. 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 MacWhisper

  1. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
    • FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
    • MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • MacWhisper also covers transcription.
    FluidVoice vs MacWhisperFluidVoice pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Handy vs MacWhisperHandy pricing and details

  3. VoiceInk

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

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
    • MacWhisper has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VoiceInk lists an iOS app.
    • VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
    VoiceInk vs MacWhisperVoiceInk pricing and details

  4. Voicetypr

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

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
    • MacWhisper has a free plan. Voicetypr does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voicetypr lists a Windows app.
    • Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
    Voicetypr vs MacWhisperVoicetypr pricing and details

  5. 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. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
    • Only TypeWhisper lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
    • MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TypeWhisper pricing and details

  6. 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.
    OpenWhispr pricing and details

  7. 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.
    Whispering pricing and details

  8. 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). MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
    • Only Amical lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    • MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Amical pricing and details

  9. 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.
    Voxtype pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to MacWhisper?

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

Is MacWhisper open source?

MacWhisper is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

FluidVoice, Handy, TypeWhisper, OpenWhispr, Whispering, Amical and Voxtype 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.