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HyperWhisperOpenWhispr
Free

Open source under Apache-2.0; cloud transcription providers may charge for their own APIs.

 Free

Free to download; cloud transcription uses your own API keys.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS
  • Local models work fully offline
  • Choice of 30+ local and cloud transcription models
  • Local transcription with Whisper or Parakeet models
  • Bring-your-own-key support for cloud models
  • Cloud providers need separate API keys and may cost money
  • Linux build is amd64 only
  • Local models need a capable machine and a model download
  • Cloud models need your own API keys and account with a provider
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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