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Whispering

Open-source Whisper GUI for desktop and browser dictation

Open-source graphical interface for running OpenAI's Whisper model, usable as a desktop app on Mac, Windows and Linux or directly in the browser. Free to use and modify, with recognition running locally in the desktop version.

Index summary: Whispering is listed in the The Dictation Index registry but is not ranked: 8 qualifying posts, 50 needed.

Platforms
macOSWindowsLinuxBrowser
Processing
On-device
Pricing
Free / open-source
Free tier
Yes
offline capableopen-sourcebrowser-basedVerified 2026-09-16
Index Score n = 8 · 90-day window Not ranked: 8 qualifying posts, 50 needed
Sentiment breakdown 8 mentions
Positive 25%
Neutral 50%
Negative 25%

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What people say

Example posts from the sample, each linked to the original on X and edged with the label it was given. A handful of posts cannot stand in for 8, so read the score and the topic table first. Quoted here and want it removed?

MY DOG FEED AUTOMATION DATA FROM WEATHER/RADAR/ILS/COMMS/NAVAIDS/PIREPs/PORT AUTHORITY via STARS/VOICE SWITCH and SCOPE. whispering instructions can be Done by AI VOICE INSTANTLY

@JasonCo70211117Sep 16, 2026

If they release local model that would be insane WhisperFlow has local models but they're not as good, specially if whispering

@martianoSep 16, 2026

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