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Open-source alternatives to Superwhisper

Superwhisper 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.

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.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Superwhisper

  1. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Superwhisper lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FluidVoice vs SuperwhisperFluidVoice 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. VoiceInk

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

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Superwhisper has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Superwhisper lists Windows and Android apps.
    • VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
    VoiceInk 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. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Superwhisper has a free plan. Voicetypr does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Superwhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
    Voicetypr pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. 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. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Superwhisper lists an Android app.
    • TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TypeWhisper pricing and details

  7. 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

  8. 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

  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). Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Amical also covers notes and text expansion.
    Amical pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Superwhisper?

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

Is Superwhisper open source?

Superwhisper 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, OpenWhispr, TypeWhisper, Voxtype, 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 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.