# OpenWhispr

Voice-to-text dictation with local Parakeet or Whisper, or cloud models. OpenWhispr is free, with no paid plan attached, at openwhispr.com.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free
- **Works on:** macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS
- **Works in browser:** No

## Capabilities

- Voice-to-text dictation with local Parakeet or Whisper, or cloud models
- Open source and free
- Desktop app with global hotkey
- Optional AI cleanup of the text

## FAQ

### What is OpenWhispr?

OpenWhispr is listed under Voice Dictation & Speech-to-Text, in the Productivity & Workflow category on Flocci AI Tools. Voice-to-text dictation with local Parakeet or Whisper, or cloud models. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at openwhispr.com.

### Is OpenWhispr free?

OpenWhispr is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 397 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

### Can I use OpenWhispr in a browser, or is there an app?

OpenWhispr needs to be installed or self-hosted — it doesn't run in a browser tab. It is available on Mac, Windows, Linux and iOS.

### What can OpenWhispr do?

OpenWhispr does 4 things the catalog singles out: Voice-to-text dictation with local parakeet or whisper, or cloud models; open source and free; desktop app with global hotkey; optional ai cleanup of the text.

### What is the best free alternative to OpenWhispr?

Handy is the closest free alternative: it sits in the same Voice Dictation & Speech-to-Text sub-category and is free. VoiceInk and Wispr Flow also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [OpenWhispr alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/openwhispr)
- [Voice Dictation & Speech-to-Text](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/productivity-workflow/voice-dictation-speech-to-text)
- [Best free AI voice dictation and speech-to-text apps](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-voice-dictation-speech-to-text)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/openwhispr

Facts last verified: October 2026