Open source local Whisperflow alternative!

TypeWhisper is a free, open-source speech-to-text app that runs entirely on your device. Press a hotkey, speak, and the transcription is pasted into whatever app you're using - no cloud round-trip required.

Highlights

100% on-device - All AI processing happens locally. No telemetry, no data collection, no network requests during transcription.
Multiple speech engines - Choose between WhisperKit, Parakeet TDT, Voxtral, Qwen3 ASR, IBM Granite Speech, Apple Speech (macOS), and ONNX-based engines (Windows). Cloud engines available via plugins.
System-wide dictation - Global hotkey with push-to-talk, toggle, or hybrid mode. Works in any app.
Per-app profiles - Automatically switch language, engine, and post-processing based on the active app or website.
File transcription - Drag and drop audio/video files, export subtitles as SRT or WebVTT.
Local HTTP API - Integrate with scripts, shortcuts, and automation tools.
Plugin system - Extend with 20+ cloud providers (OpenAI, Groq, Gemini, Deepgram, Google Cloud, Speechmatics, and more), actions, and custom add-ons.
Dictionary and snippets - Custom terms, corrections, and text expansions with dynamic placeholders.
iOS keyboard - Custom keyboard extension for voice input in any iOS app.
Live Transcript - Real-time transcription in a floating window, ideal for meetings and presentations.
Post-processing pipeline - AI-powered text refinement with LLM providers (OpenAI, Gemini, Groq, and more).
App integrations - Connect with Linear, Obsidian, and other tools via plugins.
History and export - Search your transcription history and export as Markdown or JSON.
iOS Share Extension - Send files from other apps directly to TypeWhisper for transcription.