OpenSuperWhisper

What it does

Hold a shortcut — a key combination, a single modifier, or a spare mouse button — speak, and the text arrives transcribed. Two engines to choose between, Whisper and Parakeet, with models downloadable from inside the app, and a hold-to-record mode alongside the toggle. Everything runs on the machine, so nothing is sent anywhere; the trade is download time up front and battery when you pick the larger models. macOS only. MIT.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

OpenSuperWhisper FAQ

Is OpenSuperWhisper free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use OpenSuperWhisper?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does OpenSuperWhisper work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use OpenSuperWhisper commercially?

The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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