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Plover vs OpenSuperWhisper
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Plover
8.0Stenotype engine
OpenSuperWhisper
6.5Whisper dictation/transcription app
| Metric | Plover | OpenSuperWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 18 | 1.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 46 | 6.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 202 | 8.0K |
| Version | 5.4.1 | 0.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.5K | 679 |
| GitHub Forks | 304 | 73 |
| Open Issues | 125 | 42 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 27, 2014 | May 18, 2025 |
Reviews
Plover
Plover is a stenotype engine that offers high-speed text input through steno theory, ideal for transcriptionists, stenographers, and those seeking efficient text entry methods.
Plover converts stenographic input into text, enabling users to type at speeds up to 240 WPM.
Pros
- + Open-source and highly customizable
- + Supports high-speed text entry
- + Active and engaged community
Cons
- - Compatibility issues on some Linux distributions
- - Steep learning curve for steno theory
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