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Open-source alternatives to Voice Notebook

Voice Notebook is not described as open source on its own site. 11 of the 46 other voice dictation apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Voice Notebook has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown). 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 Notebook

  1. VoiceInk

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

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Voice Notebook has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    VoiceInk pricing and details

  2. 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 Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists an Android app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    OpenWhispr pricing and details

  3. Voicetypr

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

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Voice Notebook has a free plan. Voicetypr does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Voicetypr pricing and details

  4. 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 Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a Linux app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    TypeWhisper pricing and details

  5. Voxtype

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

    • Voxtype is free. Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    Voxtype pricing and details

  6. Vibe

    Free open-source desktop app that transcribes audio offline

    • Vibe is free. Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    Vibe pricing and details

  7. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    Handy pricing and details

  8. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    FluidVoice pricing and details

  9. Whispering

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

    • Whispering is free. Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Only Voice Notebook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    • Whispering is open source, according to its own site.
    Whispering pricing and details

  10. 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 Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a Linux app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    Amical 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). Voice Notebook starts at $5.99 (iOS Premium in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Voice Notebook lists a browser extension.
    • Voquill is open source, according to its own site.
    Voquill pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Voice Notebook?

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

Is Voice Notebook open source?

Voice Notebook is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

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