Open Source Voice Dictation Tools using GitHub
A curated collection of the best open source applications that convert spoken words into text for faster writing across any application. using GitHub.
Local voice dictation with AI enhancement for macOS
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9 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Privacy-first dictation app for Apple Silicon Macs that transcribes speech locally, cleans up output with AI, and auto-switches settings per app.
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Press a key, speak, release. Text appears instantly.
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14 hours agoLicense
MIT
Cross-platform desktop app that transcribes your voice into any text field using a keyboard shortcut, with all processing done locally on your machine.
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On-device voice dictation for macOS with adaptive AI
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Stars growing over the last 30 days12,441Last 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.
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Voice-to-text that works offline, privately, on any app
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Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days9,884Last commit
10 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.
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Type 10x faster with AI-powered voice dictation
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1,568Last commit
12 days agoLicense
MIT
Open source AI dictation app that transforms speech to text with context-aware formatting. Fast, accurate transcription for meetings, notes, and hands-free typing.
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Offline voice dictation that types into any app
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738Last commit
8 days 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.
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