OpenWhispr
7.3#8 in podcast transcription softwareFrom $6.67 a monthFree planiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
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Speechmatics
7.9#2 in podcast transcription softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | OpenWhispr | Speechmatics |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, USA | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The Pro plan includes personal API access and MCP integration in apps. | Official integration documentation lists LiveKit, Pipecat, Vapi and Zapier. |
| Languages | The product supports 100+ languages with automatic language detection. | The service advertises speech recognition in more than 55 languages, including mixed-language conversations. |
OpenWhispr plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$6.67 a month
- Business$13.33 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Speechmatics plans
- FreeFree
- Text to Speech$0.01 a month
- Melia 1$0.12 a month
- Oak 1 Medical$0.15 a month
- Standard$0.23 a month
- Enhanced$0.38 a month
Pick OpenWhispr if…
OpenWhispr suits people who want to dictate into text-accepting apps or turn computer audio into transcripts and meeting notes. Local speech processing may suit users who want audio kept on their device.
Pick Speechmatics if…
Speechmatics suits developers and organisations building transcription, voice-agent, or speech-synthesis workflows. Its listed use cases span healthcare, legal transcription, contact centers, live captions, and meetings.