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Open-source alternatives to Talon

Talon is not described as open source on its own site. 11 of the 42 other voice dictation apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Talon has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month. 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Talon

  1. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.
    Handy vs TalonHandy pricing and details

  2. Voxtype

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

    • Voxtype is free. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only Talon lists a Windows app.
    • Voxtype is open source, according to its own site.
    • Voxtype also covers meeting notes and transcription.
    Voxtype vs TalonVoxtype 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. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Talon has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VoiceInk lists an iOS app.
    • Only Talon lists Windows and Linux apps.
    VoiceInk pricing and details

  4. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only Talon lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.
    FluidVoice 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). Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists an iOS app.
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
    • OpenWhispr also covers meeting notes and transcription.
    OpenWhispr pricing and details

  6. Whispering

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

    • Whispering is free. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only Whispering lists a web app.
    • Whispering is open source, according to its own site.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.
    Whispering pricing and details

  7. Voicetypr

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

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Talon has a free plan. Voicetypr does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Talon lists a Linux app.
    • Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
    Voicetypr pricing and details

  8. TypeWhisper

    Open-source dictation with local engines for Mac, PC, iOS and Android

    • TypeWhisper starts at €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only TypeWhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Talon lists a Linux app.
    • TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
    TypeWhisper 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). Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only Amical lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Talon lists a Linux app.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    Amical pricing and details

  10. Vibe

    Free open-source desktop app that transcribes audio offline

    • Vibe is free. Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Vibe is open source, according to its own site.
    • Vibe also covers transcription.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.
    Vibe 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). Talon starts at $5 per month on Patreon; the Talon+ tier is $25 per month.
    • Only Voquill lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Voquill is open source, according to its own site.
    • Talon also covers workflow automation.
    Voquill pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Talon?

Yes. Handy, Voxtype, VoiceInk, FluidVoice, OpenWhispr, Whispering, Voicetypr, TypeWhisper and 3 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Talon open source?

Talon 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, Voxtype, FluidVoice, OpenWhispr, Whispering, TypeWhisper, Amical, Vibe and 1 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 5, 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 Talon: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.