AriaType – open-source privacy-first and local-first voice-to-text app
Local STT with filler removal, but MacWhisper and Superwhisper already own this space.
Voice-driven writing, input, and cross-app work for your desktop.
Local STT with CJK optimization when Superwhisper and Wispr Flow charge monthly.
Developers and writers who prefer voice input over typing
Superwhisper · Wispr Flow · MacWhisper
Retry failed transcriptions – history entries that failed can now be retried with saved audio Cancel with ESC – press ESC during recording to cancel without creating invalid entries More stable long recordings – fixed truncation issues for extended sessions Fn key support – custom hotkeys now support Fn key combinations
Local STT with filler removal, but MacWhisper and Superwhisper already own this space.
Free local alternative to Wispr Flow but beta and macOS Apple Silicon only.
On-device Mac chat when LM Studio and Ollama already exist.
System-wide audio translation on macOS without cloud dependency.
Local-first Wispr Flow alternative with Whisper, Qwen, and Sensevoice support.
Tap-only Shift detection that doesn't break normal typing or shortcuts.