Open Source Voice Dictation Tools using JavaScript
A curated collection of the best open source applications that convert spoken words into text for faster writing across any application. using JavaScript.
Press a key, speak, release. Text appears instantly.
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Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days37,111Last commit
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.
Open Source Alternative to:
On-device voice dictation for macOS with adaptive AI
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Stars growing over the last 30 days12,671Last commit
8 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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Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days10,568Last commit
8 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:
Type 10x faster with AI-powered voice dictation
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Stars growing over the last 30 days1,594Last commit
6 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
Offline voice dictation that types into any app
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740Last commit
10 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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Stars growing over the last 30 days669Last commit
1 month 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:
Capture – Capture screenshots, generate PDFs, scrape content, extract metadata, and automate browsers with one API.
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