WhisperX
Fast, word-level ASR with speaker diarization and 70× realtime speed
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- 19,744
- License
- BSD-2-Clause
- Last commit
- 3 months ago
PythonStable
Best Speech-to-Text & Dictation Tools
Explore leading tools in the Speech-to-Text & Dictation category, including open-source options and SaaS products. Compare features, use cases, and find the best fit for your workflow.
7 open-source projects · 3 SaaS products
Top open-source Speech-to-Text & Dictation
These projects are active, self-hostable choices for knowledge management teams evaluating alternatives to SaaS tools.
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- 12,618
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- 1 day ago
TypeScriptActive
- Stars
- 3,755
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- 7 days ago
PythonActive
- Stars
- 3,346
- License
- —
- Last commit
- 2 days ago
SwiftActive
WhisperWriter
Instantly transcribe speech to any active window with a keystroke
- Stars
- 999
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Last commit
- 1 year ago
PythonDormant
OpenWhispr
Dictate anywhere, get instant AI-powered transcription with privacy options
- Stars
- 814
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- 8 hours ago
TypeScriptActive
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19,744★
Fast, word-level ASR with speaker diarization and 70× realtime speed
Recently updated
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OpenWhispr lets you dictate text via a global hotkey, transcribing speech locally or via cloud AI models, with customizable agents, history, and cross‑platform support.
Dominant language
TypeScript • 3 projectsExpect a strong TypeScript presence among maintained projects.
Popular SaaS Platforms to Replace
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Otter.ai
AI meeting assistant for transcription and automated note-taking
Speech-to-Text & Dictation
Alternatives tracked
7 alternatives
SuperWhisper
Real-time transcription and translation API
Speech-to-Text & Dictation
Alternatives tracked
7 alternatives
Willow
Voice AI and speech recognition technology
Speech-to-Text & Dictation
Alternatives tracked
7 alternatives
Most compared product
7 open-source alternatives
Otter.ai provides real-time transcription, meeting summaries, and action items with up to 95% accuracy. It integrates with video conferencing platforms and CRM systems.
Leading hosted platforms
Frequently replaced when teams want private deployments and lower TCO.
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