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Hex vs OpenSuperWhisper

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Hex

7.0
Productivity

Voice-to-text transcription and paste tool

OpenSuperWhisper

6.5
Productivity

Whisper dictation/transcription app

Metric Hex OpenSuperWhisper
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 7.0 6.5
30-day Installs 250 1.3K
90-day Installs 1.1K 6.4K
365-day Installs 2.4K 8.0K
Version 0.8.5 0.1.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.3K 679
GitHub Forks 98 73
Open Issues 56 42
License MIT MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 6mo ago
First Seen Jan 7, 2026 May 18, 2025

Reviews

Hex

Hex is a unique voice-to-text transcription tool that integrates with hex codes, making it ideal for developers and designers who frequently work with hexadecimal values.

Hex converts spoken words into text and supports hex code integration, enhancing productivity for those working with hex values.

Pros

  • + Unique integration of voice-to-text with hex codes
  • + Active development and prompt issue resolution
  • + Auto-update feature for seamless experience

Cons

  • - Niche appeal may limit its user base
  • - Past microphone issues, though resolved

OpenSuperWhisper

OpenSuperWhisper is an open-source macOS app for Whisper-based dictation and transcription. It offers a user-friendly interface for converting speech to text, appealing to those seeking a lightweight transcription tool.

The app provides Whisper-based speech-to-text transcription for dictation purposes.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Built with Swift for macOS compatibility
  • + Supports Whisper for transcription
  • + Active development and updates

Cons

  • - Early version with limited features
  • - No auto-update functionality