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Alternatives to OpenWhispr with a one-time purchase

The OpenWhispr listing shows no one-time purchase. 9 of the 27 other voice dictation apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

OpenWhispr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly). 4 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 OpenWhispr

  1. Superwhisper

    Voice-to-text app with offline models and custom AI modes

    • Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly). OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly).
    • Only Superwhisper lists an Android app.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists a Linux app.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Superwhisper vs OpenWhisprSuperwhisper pricing and details

  2. VoiceInk

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

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly).
    • OpenWhispr has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • VoiceInk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    VoiceInk vs OpenWhisprVoiceInk pricing and details

  3. Voibe

    Private dictation and bot-free meeting notes for Mac and Windows

    • Voibe starts at $7.50 per seat / month, billed monthly ($75 billed annually). OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly).
    • OpenWhispr has a free plan. Voibe does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Voibe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Voibe 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. OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly).
    • OpenWhispr has a free plan. Voicetypr does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Voicetypr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Voicetypr pricing and details

  5. MacWhisper

    Mac transcription and dictation app that runs models locally

    • MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license. OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly).
    • Only OpenWhispr lists Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
    MacWhisper pricing and details

  6. Voicy

    Cloud dictation for desktop, browser and phone with AI rewriting

    • Voicy starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($82 billed annually). OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly).
    • OpenWhispr has a free plan. Voicy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voicy lists an Android app.
    • Only Voicy lists a browser extension.
    Voicy pricing and details

  7. Dictato

    Offline dictation for Apple Silicon Macs with on-device cleanup

    • Dictato starts at €19.99 one-time, VAT included, for one Mac at a time. OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly).
    • OpenWhispr has a free plan. Dictato does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Dictato can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Dictato pricing and details

  8. Weesper Neon Flow

    Offline dictation for Mac and Windows that runs Whisper on-device

    • Weesper Neon Flow starts at €3.75 per month, billed annually at €45 (€5 billed monthly). OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly).
    • Only OpenWhispr lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Weesper Neon Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
    Weesper Neon Flow pricing and details

  9. FUTO Voice Input

    Offline voice input for Android keyboards and apps

    • FUTO Voice Input starts at $7 one-time through FUTO Pay ($9.99 as a Google Play in-app purchase). OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly).
    • Only FUTO Voice Input lists an Android app.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • FUTO Voice Input can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FUTO Voice Input pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to OpenWhispr that you buy once?

Yes. Superwhisper, VoiceInk, Voibe, Voicetypr, MacWhisper, Voicy, Dictato, Weesper Neon Flow and 1 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy OpenWhispr once instead of subscribing?

The OpenWhispr listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

Superwhisper, MacWhisper, Weesper Neon Flow and FUTO Voice Input 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 OpenWhispr: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.