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Open-source alternatives to Voice In

Voice In 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.

Voice In has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly). 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 Voice In

  1. VoiceInk

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

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Voice In has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VoiceInk lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
  2. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only FluidVoice lists a macOS app.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
    • FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
  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). Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only OpenWhispr lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
  4. Whispering

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

    • Whispering is free. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Whispering lists a web app.
    • Only Whispering lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
  5. Voicetypr

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

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Voice In has a free plan. Voicetypr does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voicetypr lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
  6. 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. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only TypeWhisper lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
    • TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
  7. 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). Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Amical lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
  8. Voquill

    Open-source AI dictation for desktop and mobile, free to run locally

    • Voquill starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Voquill lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
    • Voquill is open source, according to its own site.
  9. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Handy lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
  10. Voxtype

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

    • Voxtype is free. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Voxtype lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
    • Voxtype is open source, according to its own site.
  11. Vibe

    Free open-source desktop app that transcribes audio offline

    • Vibe is free. Voice In starts at $5 per month, billed yearly at $59.99 ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Vibe lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Voice In lists a browser extension.
    • Vibe is open source, according to its own site.

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Voice In?

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

Is Voice In open source?

Voice In is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

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