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A free Wispr Flow alternative with unlimited local dictation
Spokenly offers free local dictation on Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPhone without word caps. Choose an on-device model to work offline, or bring your own API keys for cloud transcription at the provider's rates.
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Cost comparison
Spokenly
Free local, Pro $9.99/mo
Wispr Flow
Free, Pro $15/mo
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Up to $180/yr vs Pro
Why switch from Wispr Flow to Spokenly
Free local use without weekly caps
Spokenly's local models have no word caps or subscription requirement. Wispr Flow Free allows 2,000 words per week on desktop, 1,000 on iPhone, and unlimited dictation on Android.
Keep audio on your device in local mode
Choose a local Whisper or Parakeet model for offline transcription. Cloud models send audio for processing, whether you use your own keys or Spokenly Pro.
Bring your own API keys
Use your OpenAI, Deepgram, or other supported provider account. Spokenly adds no fee; you pay the provider for usage. Managed cloud transcription without your own keys is available with Pro.
Let coding agents request voice input
Spokenly's macOS sideload app lets Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor ask for spoken answers through MCP. Wispr Flow also has MCP, for accessing Notetaker meeting notes.
Dictate with an iPhone keyboard
Spokenly's custom keyboard inserts text into apps such as Mail, Slack, ChatGPT, and Notion. Both Spokenly and Wispr Flow offer iPhone dictation keyboards.
Choose free local use or a cloud plan
Local dictation is free. Spokenly Pro is $9.99/month or $99.99/year on the website. Wispr Flow Pro is $15/month or $144/year. Your own API keys have separate provider charges.
Side-by-side: where Spokenly differs
| Feature | Spokenly | Wispr Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free local; Pro $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr | Free; Pro $15/mo or $144/yr |
| Offline mode | Yes, Parakeet + Whisper | No |
| Your own API keys | No Spokenly fee; provider usage billed separately | No |
| Free tier | Unlimited local transcription | 2,000 words/week desktop; 1,000 iPhone; unlimited Android |
| Speaker diarization | Provider-dependent | Included in Notetaker |
| Audio privacy | On-device in local mode; cloud processing otherwise | Cloud dictation |
| MCP integration | Spoken answers for agents, macOS sideload | Access to Notetaker meeting notes |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Languages | 100+ | 100+ |
| AI commands & rewriting | AI Instructions (GPT-4, Claude) | Built-in commands |
| iOS keyboard | Custom dictation keyboard | Custom dictation keyboard |
How to switch from Wispr Flow in 5 minutes
- 1Download Spokenly from spokenly.app/download.
- 2Choose and download a local model for free offline use. For cloud transcription, add your own API key or activate Pro.
- 3Set your preferred dictation shortcut. On iPhone, enable the Spokenly keyboard.
- 4Dictate into your usual apps. Reconfigure shortcuts as needed; existing Wispr Flow history does not transfer automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does accuracy compare to Wispr Flow?
It depends on your audio, accent, and vocabulary. Wispr Flow uses its managed cloud stack. Spokenly lets you pick GPT-4o Transcribe, Deepgram Nova via BYOK, or local for offline, so you can test the best path for your workflow.
Does Spokenly work on Windows?
Yes. Spokenly for Windows is generally available at spokenly.app/windows, alongside the Mac, Linux, and iOS apps. The Mac version is the most mature, but the Windows build covers the core dictation flows.
Is Spokenly a free Wispr Flow alternative?
Yes. Spokenly offers unlimited local dictation without an account or subscription on macOS, Windows, Linux, and iPhone. Download a local model to use it offline. With your own API keys, Spokenly charges nothing, but the provider bills for usage. Pro adds managed cloud transcription. Wispr Flow also has a free plan, with word caps on desktop and iPhone.
Can I use Spokenly with Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor?
Yes. Spokenly's macOS sideload app includes an MCP server that lets agents request spoken answers. Wispr Flow's MCP integration gives agents access to Notetaker meeting notes, a different workflow. See spokenly.app/blog/voice-dictation-for-developers for setup.
Will my Wispr Flow shortcuts and dictations transfer?
Shortcuts can be reconfigured in Spokenly Settings. Dictation history does not transfer automatically. Going forward, Spokenly keeps full searchable history with export.
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