Voice Dictation
Open-source voice dictation apps
9 of the 28 voice dictation apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
7 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| VoiceInkOpen-source Mac dictation with local models and a one-time price | Free trial · from $25 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| HandyFree, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| FluidVoiceFree, open-source on-device dictation for macOS | Free | Free | macOS |
| OpenWhisprOpen-source dictation with free local models and meeting notes | Free plan · from $6.67/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| WhisperingOpen-source dictation app that uses your own models or API keys | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| VoicetyprOffline-first dictation for Mac and Windows with a one-time price | Free trial · from $39 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| TypeWhisperOpen-source dictation with local engines for Mac, Windows and iOS | Free plan · from €5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| AmicalOpen-source AI dictation with free local models and optional cloud | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| VoxtypeOpen-source push-to-talk dictation for Linux and macOS | Free | Free | macOS, Linux |
Common questions
Which voice dictation apps are open source?
9 of the 28 voice dictation apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites. They are VoiceInk, Handy, FluidVoice, OpenWhispr, Whispering, Voicetypr, TypeWhisper, Amical and Voxtype.
Which of these voice dictation apps are free?
Handy, FluidVoice, OpenWhispr, Whispering, TypeWhisper, Amical and Voxtype 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 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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