# Openwhispr (open-source AI desktop app)

> Openwhispr is a free, open-source AI desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Voice-to-text dictation app with local (Nvidia Parakeet/Whisper) and cloud models (BYOK). It has 9,138 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at OpenWhispr/openwhispr.

The open-source and free alternative to WisprFlow and Granola. Privacy-first voice-to-text dictation with AI agents, meeting transcription, and notes. Cross-platform for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/OpenWhispr/openwhispr |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 9,138 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | JavaScript |
| Website | https://openwhispr.com |
| Official | no |
| Category | AI desktop apps |
| Latest release | v1.10.2 (Sep 15, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask openwhispr
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/openwhispr

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