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Open source voice transcription

391 starsTypeScript

Freestyle – Wispr Flow Alternative that respects privacy

by matteo8p·Jun 23, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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Local-first Wispr Flow alternative with Whisper, Qwen, and Sensevoice support.

Strengths
  • •Cross-platform releases for macOS, Windows, and Linux with 391 stars already.
  • •Contextual correction reformats text based on where you're typing.
  • •Custom dictionary replacements handle domain-specific terminology automatically.
Weaknesses
  • •Local Whisper transcription already exists in several open source dictation tools.
  • •No clear advantage over existing local options beyond polish and multi-model support.
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

Privacy-conscious users who want local voice transcription

Similar To

Wispr Flow · Whisper Desktop · MacWhisper

Post Description

Hey HN, I'm Matt. For the past couple of weeks, I've been hacking on Freestyle. It's an open source voice dictation app.

I was an avid Wispr Flow user before but didn't like how it was cloud only. Every thought sent to their servers for transcription.

I've been working on an alternative that lets you run models locally, like Whisper, Qwen, Sensevoice. That way thoughts never leave your device. Would really appreciate any feedback!!

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