TypeWhisper
Open-source dictation with local engines for Mac, Windows and iOS
What is TypeWhisper?
TypeWhisper is an open-source speech-to-text app for macOS, Windows, iPhone and iPad. Press a hotkey and it types into the active text field, using speech engines that run on the device or cloud providers you add yourself. Workflows clean up, format or translate the transcript with an AI provider you choose, and add-ons bring further engines and tools. The core app is free under the GPLv3, and a paid Commercial license adds Premium sync, learning from corrections and non-GPL terms.
TypeWhisper has a free plan. Paid plans start at €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices. See every plan
Good for
- People who want free, open-source dictation that runs on the device
- Users who like to choose and switch between speech engines
- Teams that need auditable code and a non-GPL commercial license
Worth knowing
- Prices are listed in euros only. On iPhone and iPad, Premium is an in-app purchase: the US App Store lists $4.99 with no period shown and $89.99 for lifetime.
- Sync Dictionary & Snippets and Learn from Corrections need a Commercial license, sync also needs a Premium sign-in, and Meeting Automation is macOS only.
- Cloud speech and AI providers work only after you add your own API key or login for each one.
- No Android or Linux version is listed, and add-ons vary by platform: the WhisperKit, Parakeet and MCP Client add-ons are not offered for Windows.
Key features
- System-wide dictation
- A global hotkey records in push-to-talk or toggle mode and pastes the transcript into the active text field. Rules can set language, engine and behavior per app or website.
- Choice of local speech engines
- Apple Speech is built in on the Mac, and WhisperKit (99+ languages) and Parakeet TDT v3 (25 European languages) install as add-ons. Windows gets offline transcription through whisper.cpp.
- AI workflows
- Workflows process the transcript before it is pasted, with templates for translation, formatting, summarization and app-specific cleanup, using Apple Intelligence, Groq, OpenAI, Gemini or another provider.
- Dictionary and snippets
- Custom terms and corrections fix names and jargon, and trigger phrases expand into longer text with date, time and clipboard placeholders. Learning from your corrections is a Premium feature.
- File transcription
- Drop audio or video files to transcribe them in batch, or watch a folder, and export the results as SRT or WebVTT subtitles with timestamps.
- Add-ons, HTTP API and CLI
- The site lists 54 add-ons for speech engines, AI providers and tools such as Obsidian and MCP. An SDK, a local HTTP API and a command-line tool cover custom automation.
TypeWhisper pricing
- Starts at
- €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices
- Free plan
- The core app is free and open source under the GPLv3, with no account: system-wide dictation, local engines, workflows, add-ons, history, snippets and APIs on macOS, Windows and iOS.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free (GPLv3 / OSS) | €0 | Core dictation, local engines, workflows, add-ons, history, snippets and APIs, including internal use at work. Community support on Discord. |
| Individual | From €5per month, or from €99 one-time (lifetime) | Commercial license for up to 3 devices with Sync Dictionary & Snippets, Learn from Corrections and non-GPL terms. Pay what you want above the listed price. |
| Team | From €19per month, or from €299 one-time (lifetime) | Everything in Individual for up to 10 devices under one license, aimed at small teams. |
| Enterprise | From €99per month, or from €999 one-time (lifetime) | Everything in Team with unlimited devices and priority support, for company-wide rollouts. |
Read from typewhisper.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with TypeWhisper before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Lifetime licenseLifetime commercial license from €99
Each commercial tier can be bought once instead of monthly: from €99 for Individual, €299 for Team and €999 for Enterprise. Lifetime covers future updates in the same product line.
Stated on typewhisper.com - EducationStudent discount on request
The pricing FAQ invites students to email hello@typewhisper.com for a discount. The amount is not published.
Stated on typewhisper.com - NonprofitNonprofit discount on request
The same FAQ invites non-profits to get in touch by email and says there is usually room for a fair discount. No figure is given.
Stated on typewhisper.com
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Common questions
Is TypeWhisper free?
TypeWhisper has a free plan. The core app is free and open source under the GPLv3, with no account: system-wide dictation, local engines, workflows, add-ons, history, snippets and APIs on macOS, Windows and iOS. Paid plans start at €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices.
How much does TypeWhisper cost?
TypeWhisper lists 4 plans. Free (GPLv3 / OSS): €0. Individual: from €5 per month, or from €99 one-time (lifetime). Team: from €19 per month, or from €299 one-time (lifetime). Enterprise: from €99 per month, or from €999 one-time (lifetime). Prices were read from typewhisper.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does TypeWhisper work on?
TypeWhisper is available on macOS, Windows and iOS.
Does TypeWhisper offer any discounts?
TypeWhisper publicly lists the following: Lifetime commercial license from €99; Student discount on request; Nonprofit discount on request.
Does TypeWhisper have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. TypeWhisper is listed for macOS, Windows and iOS.
Does TypeWhisper have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. TypeWhisper is listed for macOS, Windows and iOS.
Is TypeWhisper open source?
Yes. TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
Does TypeWhisper work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does TypeWhisper integrate with?
TypeWhisper's listing names Groq, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Deepgram, ElevenLabs, AssemblyAI and Obsidian. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does TypeWhisper have a student discount?
Student discount on request. The pricing FAQ invites students to email hello@typewhisper.com for a discount. The amount is not published.
Who makes TypeWhisper?
TypeWhisper is made by Marco Hillger.
What are the alternatives to TypeWhisper?
The closest alternatives to TypeWhisper in our directory are VoiceInk, Handy, OpenWhispr, Superwhisper and Spokenly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TypeWhisper.
Sources for this page
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