BetterWispr

BetterWispr is a free and open source dictation tool for macOS that runs speech recognition locally on your Mac. Users hold a shortcut key in any app to speak, and the software transcribes the audio without uploading data to the cloud or requiring an account. It features customizable writing styles for different applications, vocabulary learning for custom names and terms, and built-in filler word cleanup. The application supports multiple local models including Apple speech, Parakeet, and Whisper. It also includes meeting notes functionality that transcribes microphone and system audio, generating summaries using local tools like Apple Intelligence or Ollama.