Open Source & Privacy-First

Your Voice,
Your Device

A local-first dictation assistant that keeps your audio where it belongs — on your machine. No cloud uploads. No subscriptions. No compromise.

98+ Languages
14ms Latency
Free Forever
OpenWhisper demo - voice to text in action
Alt + Space
Push to talk

Built for Speed & Privacy

Your Choice: Local or Cloud

Run Whisper locally for complete privacy, or connect to Groq for lightning-fast responses. Groq offers a generous free tier — no subscription needed.

98+ Languages

Automatic language detection with support for over 98 languages out of the box.

Blazing Fast

14ms latency on RTX 4090. Optimized for real-time dictation workflows.

Secure Keys

Encryption keys stored in Windows Credential Manager. No plaintext secrets.

Smart Paste

Format voice input as bullet points, code, or structured text automatically.

MIT Licensed

Fully open source. Inspect, modify, and contribute to the codebase.

Privacy by Design

OpenWhisper was built from the ground up with one principle: your voice data is yours. We don't collect analytics, track usage, or send data anywhere.

Audio in RAM Only

Voice data is never written to disk

Offline Capable

Works locally or with optional Groq

No Account Required

Download and use immediately

Auditable Source

Review every line of code on GitHub

Why OpenWhisper?

OpenWhisper
Wispr Flow
Data Storage
Local or Groq
Cloud
Pricing
Free Forever
$15/month
Offline Mode
Yes (Local)
No
Source Code
MIT License
Proprietary
Free Tier
Unlimited
2k words/week

Ready to Own Your Voice?

Download OpenWhisper and start dictating with complete privacy.

Requires Windows 10/11 • Python 3.11+ for development