On-device speech transcription for macOS, Windows & Linux
Press a hotkey, speak, and your words appear as text. All processing happens locally on your device using whisper.cpp. No cloud. No accounts. No tracking.
Features
Wspr lives in your system tray and works with any app. Powered by whisper.cpp with GPU acceleration for fast, accurate, on-device transcription.
Press a global hotkey from any app. Speak naturally and your words are transcribed in real time, then inserted at your cursor or copied to clipboard.
Ctrl+Shift+Space by default, fully customizable. Tap to toggle recording, or hold for push-to-talk — release and your transcription appears. Separate hotkey for transcribe + rewrite.
Polish transcriptions with AI. Built-in styles for minimal, professional, or concise output. Use OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini with your own API key.
Transcribe audio or video files alongside live dictation — file and voice pipelines run concurrently, so a 2-hour meeting transcript won't block your hotkey. MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, MKV and more.
Whisper models support 99 languages with automatic detection. Transcribe English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, and many more.
Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Same features, same privacy, everywhere you work.
Privacy First
Wspr processes everything locally. Your voice never leaves your computer. No servers, no accounts, no analytics, no tracking.
AI Rewriting
Automatically clean up transcriptions with built-in rewrite styles, or create your own. Choose your preferred AI provider.
Whisper Models
Wspr includes five OpenAI Whisper models. Pick the one that fits your workflow — from lightning-fast to maximum accuracy.
Pricing
No subscription. No recurring fees. Pay once and own Wspr Pro for life.
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Why Wspr
Most voice-to-text apps charge monthly subscriptions, skip Linux entirely, or cost 2–5x more up front. Wspr gives you everything — on-device, cross-platform, AI rewriting — for a single $14.99 payment, forever.
| Feature | Wspr | Wispr Flow | Superwhisper | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 lifetime | $12–$15/mo | Subscription / Lifetime | $29–$80 |
| Platforms | macOS, Win, Linux | macOS, Win, iOS, Android | macOS, Win, iOS | macOS |
| On-device transcription | ✓ | Cloud | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI rewrite with your own key | OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini | Proprietary | Multiple (BYO key) | OpenAI / Claude |
| Live / system-wide dictation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| File transcription | ✓ | Not advertised | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-time purchase available | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ (Lifetime tier) | ✓ |
FAQ
Yes. Wspr includes 50 free live transcriptions, 5 file transcriptions, and built-in AI rewrite styles at no cost. No credit card or account required. Upgrade to Pro for $14.99 (one-time) to unlock unlimited everything.
100%. All speech-to-text transcription is processed locally on your device using whisper.cpp with GPU acceleration. Your audio never leaves your computer. Cloud AI is only used for optional text rewriting — and only if you choose to enable it with your own API key.
Wspr runs on macOS, Windows (x64), and Linux (x64). All features are available on every platform.
Because one month of Wispr Flow costs the same as a lifetime of Wspr. Pay once, own it forever — no recurring charges. You get on-device transcription, AI rewriting, and unlimited usage for a single payment.
Built-in dictation has limited accuracy, no custom vocabulary, and can't rewrite your text with AI. Wspr uses OpenAI's Whisper models for superior accuracy across 99 languages, supports custom vocabulary hints, and offers AI-powered text rewriting with OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini.
Yes. Toggle push-to-talk in Settings → General. With it enabled, hold your transcribe hotkey to record and release to transcribe — radio-style. Quick taps still work as toggles, and the same flow works on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Download now and get 50 free transcriptions. Upgrade to Pro for $14.99 — one-time, forever.