OpenWhispr

OpenWhispr provides on-device dictation and transcription with optional cloud transcription, supporting more than 100 languages. It runs locally to keep data on the device and offers a cloud option when faster processing is needed. The tool aims to work across many applications and allows users to dictate into any text field or app. It supports private on-device processing and open-source software under an MIT license.

The software is available for macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS, and emphasizes that data stays on the user’s devices. It offers offline mode and the option to bring your own API keys for cloud transcription. OpenWhispr highlights privacy controls and the ability to inspect code and claims on GitHub.

OpenWhispr includes dictation, AI cleanup, offline mode, and 100+ languages. It supports local models and cloud transcription with user-controlled data handling.

The platform page describes multiple use cases, platform availability, and integration options. It notes that OpenWhispr is a system-wide dictation tool that works in any text field and across macOS, Windows, and Linux. It also references developer tooling like an API and MCP server for integration.

Use cases

• Dictation across workflows and apps, including developers, writers, medical and legal contexts.