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TalkTyper alternatives with a Linux app

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

TalkTyper 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 TalkTyper

  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). TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    Voice Notebook vs TalkTyperVoice 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. TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Typeless lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only TalkTyper lists a web app.
    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). TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Spokenly lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only TalkTyper lists a web app.
    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). TalkTyper is free.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only TalkTyper 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). TalkTyper is free.
    • TalkTyper 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. TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Voxtype lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only TalkTyper 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. TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Vibe lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only TalkTyper 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. TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Handy lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only TalkTyper 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. TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Talon lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only TalkTyper 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. TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Whispering lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Whispering is open source, according to its own site.
    • TalkTyper also covers transcription.
    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). TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Voquill lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only TalkTyper 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. TalkTyper is free.
    • Only Glaido lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only TalkTyper lists a web app.
    • Glaido also covers clipboard manager and text expansion.
    Glaido pricing and details

Common questions

Which TalkTyper alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does TalkTyper have a Linux app?

The TalkTyper 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 TalkTyper: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.