Open Source Voice Dictation Tools using Bash
A curated collection of the best open source applications that convert spoken words into text for faster writing across any application. using Bash.
On-device voice dictation for macOS with adaptive AI
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10,688Last commit
17 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Free, open-source macOS dictation app that transcribes speech locally, polishes output with an on-device AI model, and adapts tone to whichever app you're typing into.
Open Source Alternative to:
Voice-to-text that works offline, privately, on any app
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5,562Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
MIT
Dictation app powered by OpenAI Whisper and NVIDIA Parakeet. Runs locally on macOS, Windows, and Linux with zero data retention and 100+ language support.
Open Source Alternative to:
Offline voice dictation that types into any app
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676Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Dictate into any app on Mac or Windows using on-device AI models. One-time purchase, 99+ languages, no subscription required.
Open Source Alternative to:
Dictate faster and control your Mac with voice
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616Last commit
3 months agoLicense
MIT
Free, open-source macOS voice assistant that transcribes speech, applies AI transformations, and controls apps hands-free. No subscription, no training required.
Open Source Alternative to:
Sent – A unified API for sending messages across SMS, RCS, and apps like WhatsApp.
Sent