OpenWhispr is open-source dictation software from Gizmo Labs Inc. that turns speech into text in any app. It offers local transcription, so your voice data can stay on your device, and runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS.
OpenWhispr: Open-Source Dictation Software
OpenWhispr is an open-source voice-to-text assistant from Gizmo Labs Inc. that helps users write faster across applications. It prioritizes privacy with local transcription, so voice data never has to leave the device. It is available on macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS.
Key Features
Local and Cloud Processing: Run local Whisper models (Tiny to Turbo) or use your own API keys.
AI Meeting Notes and Chat: Generate private, bot-free meeting notes and chat with an AI that references your meetings.
Audio Transcription: Upload and transcribe audio files locally.
Voice Instructions: Use voice commands to clean up text or draft emails.
Custom Dictionary: Auto-learns from corrections, with room for medical, legal, and technical terms.
Multilingual Support: 100+ languages with auto-detection and mid-conversation switching.
Offline Mode: Works with no internet connection.
Universal App Compatibility: Works in ChatGPT, Claude, Slack, Google Docs, Gmail, and more.
Security and Compliance: HIPAA compliant, SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified, with zero data retention and no default data training.
Use Cases
Medical Dictation: Private, HIPAA-compliant dictation for clinicians.
Legal Dictation: Secure, private dictation for lawyers.
Cross-Platform Dictation: AI voice-to-text for macOS and Windows users.