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TypeWhisper vs OpenWhispr

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TypeWhisper

8.0
Productivity

Speech-to-text and AI text processing

OpenWhispr

6.0
Productivity

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

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

Reviews

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

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