Whisper.cpp
Local speech-recognition runtime for Whisper models; a transcription engine, not a turnkey live-dictation app.
Setup: self-host
Free alternatives to Wispr Flow
Functional replacements with a real free or open-source path, described in plain terms.
Available alternatives
Openwhispr
Cross-platform voice dictation and meeting transcription with local or BYOK models; cloud processing may use your provider quota.
Setup: desktop + local model or provider
Wisper
Local macOS voice dictation with on-device Whisper transcription; after setup, audio stays on-device and models are stored locally.
Setup: macOS desktop + local model
Dictto
Windows push-to-talk voice typing app; free AGPL-3.0 client, with local or BYOK workflows depending on configuration.
Setup: Windows desktop
Phemy
Offline Mac dictation with local Whisper transcription and a local model for cleanup; requires suitable hardware and model downloads.
Setup: macOS desktop + local models
Whisper Local
Offline Windows/macOS push-to-talk transcription using local Whisper models; no hosted transcription account is required.
Setup: desktop + local model