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Open-source alternatives to Wispr Flow

Wispr Flow 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.

Wispr Flow has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per user / month, billed annually. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Wispr Flow

  1. 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). Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Amical is open source, according to its own site.
    • Amical also covers notes.
    • Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and transcription.
  2. FluidVoice

    Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS

    • FluidVoice is free. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
    • Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
  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). Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists a Linux app.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists an Android app.
    • OpenWhispr is open source, according to its own site.
  4. 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. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists an Android app.
    • TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
    • Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes.
  5. VoiceInk

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

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Wispr Flow has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists Windows and Android apps.
    • VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
  6. Voicetypr

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

    • Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Wispr Flow has a free plan. Voicetypr does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
  7. Voxtype

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

    • Voxtype is free. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Voxtype lists a Linux app.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Voxtype is open source, according to its own site.
  8. Whispering

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

    • Whispering is free. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Whispering lists a web app.
    • Only Whispering lists a Linux app.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists iOS and Android apps.
  9. Handy

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

    • Handy is free. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Wispr Flow?

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

Is Wispr Flow open source?

Wispr Flow is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

Amical, FluidVoice, OpenWhispr, TypeWhisper, Voxtype, Whispering and Handy 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 Oct 9, 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 Wispr Flow: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.