Is OpenWhispr free?
Is OpenWhispr free?
Yes. OpenWhispr is open source and free to use. The free plan includes 2,000 words/week of cloud transcription, and local processing has no limits. Pro plans start at $8/month for unlimited cloud transcription.
Which processing method should I use?
Which processing method should I use?
Use local processing for privacy and offline use. Use cloud processing for speed and convenience. See cloud vs local for a detailed comparison.
Can I use OpenWhispr commercially?
Can I use OpenWhispr commercially?
Yes. The MIT license allows commercial use, modification, and distribution.
What languages are supported?
What languages are supported?
OpenWhispr supports 58 languages for transcription including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and more. Set your preferred language in settings or use auto-detect.
Where are my notes stored?
Where are my notes stored?
Notes are stored locally in SQLite. Cloud sync is optional — when signed in to OpenWhispr Cloud, notes are backed up to the cloud but local storage remains the primary copy.
Is my data secure?
Is my data secure?
With local processing, audio never leaves your device. With cloud processing, audio is sent to the transcription provider (OpenAI, Groq, etc.). OpenWhispr doesn’t collect analytics or telemetry.
Does OpenWhispr need Input Monitoring on macOS?
Does OpenWhispr need Input Monitoring on macOS?
No. OpenWhispr uses NSEvent monitors instead of CGEvent taps, so Input Monitoring permission is not required. Only Microphone and Accessibility permissions are needed (plus Screen Recording for meetings).
How does meeting transcription work?
How does meeting transcription work?
OpenWhispr detects meetings automatically (Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, and browser-based calls). Audio is transcribed in real time with speaker labels, and Google Calendar can optionally fill in meeting titles and attendees. See meeting transcription for details.