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SpeechTexter alternatives with a Linux app

The SpeechTexter listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 42 other voice dictation apps in this directory list a Linux app.

SpeechTexter is free to use. 11 of them are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from SpeechTexter

  1. Voice Notebook

    Browser speech-to-text with audio file transcription and phone apps

    • Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown). SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    • SpeechTexter also covers notes.
    Voice Notebook vs SpeechTexterVoice Notebook pricing and details

  2. Typeless

    AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak

    • Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Typeless lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SpeechTexter lists a web app.
    • SpeechTexter also covers notes.
    Typeless pricing and details

  3. Spokenly

    Dictation app with free local models and optional cloud accuracy

    • Spokenly starts at $29 one-time (Local+); Pro is $12 per month, billed yearly at $144 ($15 billed monthly). SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Spokenly lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only SpeechTexter lists a web app.
    • SpeechTexter also covers notes.
    Spokenly pricing and details

  4. 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). SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only SpeechTexter lists a web app.
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
    OpenWhispr pricing and details

  5. Voicy

    Cloud dictation for desktop, browser and phone with AI rewriting

    • Voicy starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($82 billed annually). SpeechTexter is free.
    • SpeechTexter has a free plan. Voicy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voicy lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voicy lists a browser extension.
    Voicy pricing and details

  6. Voxtype

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

    • Voxtype is free. SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Voxtype lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only SpeechTexter lists a web app.
    • Voxtype is open source, according to its own site.
    Voxtype pricing and details

  7. Vibe

    Free open-source desktop app that transcribes audio offline

    • Vibe is free. SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Vibe lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SpeechTexter lists a web app.
    • Vibe is open source, according to its own site.
    Vibe pricing and details

  8. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Handy lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SpeechTexter lists a web app.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    Handy pricing and details

  9. 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. SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Talon lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SpeechTexter lists a web app.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.
    Talon pricing and details

  10. Whispering

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

    • Whispering is free. SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Whispering lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Whispering is open source, according to its own site.
    • SpeechTexter also covers transcription and notes.
    Whispering pricing and details

  11. Voquill

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

    • Voquill starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Voquill lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SpeechTexter lists a web app.
    • Voquill is open source, according to its own site.
    Voquill pricing and details

  12. Glaido

    Hold-a-key voice dictation for macOS, Windows 11 and Linux

    • Glaido starts at $17 per user / month, billed annually. SpeechTexter is free.
    • Only Glaido lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SpeechTexter lists a web app.
    • Glaido also covers clipboard manager and text expansion.
    Glaido pricing and details

Common questions

Which SpeechTexter alternatives have a Linux app?

Voice Notebook, Typeless, Spokenly, OpenWhispr, Voicy, Voxtype, Vibe, Handy and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does SpeechTexter have a Linux app?

The SpeechTexter listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

Voice Notebook, Typeless, Spokenly, OpenWhispr, Voxtype, Vibe, Handy, Talon and 3 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 4, 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 SpeechTexter: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.