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Superwhisper alternatives with a Linux app

The Superwhisper listing does not include a Linux app. 8 of the 27 other voice dictation apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Superwhisper has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly). 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 Superwhisper

  1. Typeless

    AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak

    • Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Typeless lists a Linux app.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Superwhisper also covers meeting notes.
    Typeless vs SuperwhisperTypeless pricing and details

  2. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Superwhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    Handy vs SuperwhisperHandy 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). Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Only OpenWhispr lists a Linux app.
    • Only Superwhisper lists an Android app.
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
    OpenWhispr pricing and details

  4. Voxtype

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

    • Voxtype is free. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Voxtype lists a Linux app.
    • Only Superwhisper lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Voxtype is open source, according to its own site.
    Voxtype pricing and details

  5. 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). Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Spokenly lists a Linux app.
    • Only Superwhisper lists an Android app.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Spokenly 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). Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Superwhisper has a free plan. Voicy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voicy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Voicy lists a browser extension.
    Voicy pricing and details

  7. Whispering

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

    • Whispering is free. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Whispering lists a web app.
    • Only Whispering lists a Linux app.
    • Only Superwhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
    Whispering pricing and details

  8. 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. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Talon lists a Linux app.
    • Only Superwhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Talon pricing and details

Common questions

Which Superwhisper alternatives have a Linux app?

Typeless, Handy, OpenWhispr, Voxtype, Spokenly, Voicy, Whispering and Talon list a Linux app.

Does Superwhisper have a Linux app?

The Superwhisper listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

Typeless, Handy, OpenWhispr, Voxtype, Spokenly, Whispering 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 Superwhisper: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.