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Open-source alternatives to Spokenly

Spokenly 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.

Spokenly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly). 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 Spokenly

  1. VoiceInk

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

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Spokenly has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Spokenly lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
    VoiceInk vs SpokenlyVoiceInk pricing and details

  2. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Spokenly lists an iOS app.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Spokenly also covers transcription.
    Handy vs SpokenlyHandy pricing and details

  3. 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). Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
    • OpenWhispr also covers meeting notes.
    OpenWhispr vs SpokenlyOpenWhispr pricing and details

  4. 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. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Spokenly lists a Linux app.
    • TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
    • TypeWhisper also covers text expansion.
    TypeWhisper vs SpokenlyTypeWhisper pricing and details

  5. Voxtype

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

    • Voxtype is free. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Spokenly lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Voxtype is open source, according to its own site.
    • Voxtype also covers meeting notes.
    Voxtype vs SpokenlyVoxtype pricing and details

  6. Voicetypr

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

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Spokenly has a free plan. Voicetypr does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Spokenly lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
    Voicetypr pricing and details

  7. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Spokenly lists Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
    • Spokenly also covers transcription.
    FluidVoice pricing and details

  8. Whispering

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

    • Whispering is free. Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Whispering lists a web app.
    • Only Spokenly lists an iOS app.
    • Whispering is open source, according to its own site.
    Whispering pricing and details

  9. 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). Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Amical lists an Android app.
    • Only Spokenly lists a Linux app.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    Amical pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Spokenly?

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

Is Spokenly open source?

Spokenly 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?

Handy, OpenWhispr, TypeWhisper, Voxtype, FluidVoice, Whispering and Amical 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 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 Spokenly: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.