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OpenWhispr vs TypeWhisper

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenWhispr

6.0
Productivity

Privacy-first voice-to-text dictation with AI agents

TypeWhisper

8.0
Productivity

Speech-to-text and AI text processing

Metric OpenWhispr TypeWhisper
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 334 238
90-day Installs 487 629
365-day Installs 491 629
Version 1.9.2 1.6.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1 1.4K
GitHub Forks - 98
Open Issues - 41
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jul 23, 2026 Jun 20, 2026

Reviews

OpenWhispr

OpenWhispr offers a privacy-focused, locally-run voice-to-text solution for macOS users, ideal for those prioritizing data security and accuracy.

Converts speech to text locally on macOS devices using AI agents.

Pros

  • + Focus on privacy with local processing
  • + Built for macOS with Swift integration
  • + Open-source nature

Cons

  • - Low community traction
  • - Unclear licensing

TypeWhisper

TypeWhisper offers local speech-to-text with on-device AI, ensuring privacy, and includes optional cloud integration. It supports multiple engines and profiles, making it ideal for users seeking privacy and flexibility in speech-to-text tasks.

Converts speech to text using various engines and processes text with AI, prioritizing privacy.

Pros

  • + Focus on privacy with local processing
  • + Multiple engines and customization options
  • + Strong performance in speech-to-text tasks

Cons

  • - Recent bugs affecting live transcription
  • - Complex user interface