OpenWhispr
One installer records meetings without a bot, labels speakers, summarizes them and keeps the archive searchable.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- MIT
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Install the signed macOS DMG, Windows EXE or Linux package, grant audio/accessibility permissions and choose local, cloud or BYOK processing
- Operational Setup
- Meeting capture needs OS audio permissions and a model download or cloud/API choice; macOS also needs Accessibility and Screen Recording/System Audio permission
- Where Your Data Lives
- Notes and history in local SQLite with recordings/model caches in app directories; optional sync uses OpenWhispr Cloud/Neon PostgreSQL, while cloud or BYOK audio goes to the selected provider
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It lacks Fireflies' mature managed bot and team analytics, while reliable capture depends on desktop audio permissions and routing.
Replaces 9 paid apps
up to $92.66/mo ($1,112/yr) in subscriptions
OpenWhispr FAQ
Common questions
Is OpenWhispr free and open source?+
OpenWhispr is an open-source tool licensed under MIT that runs on local or hosted. One installer records meetings without a bot, labels speakers, summarizes them and keeps the archive searchable.
What paid software does OpenWhispr replace?+
OpenWhispr serves as a free replacement for 9 paid SaaS applications: Fireflies.ai, Granola, Jamie, MinutesLink, Notta, Sembly AI, Superwhisper, Tactiq, Wispr Flow, saving up to $92.66/month ($1,112/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OpenWhispr?+
Installation: Install the signed macOS DMG, Windows EXE or Linux package, grant audio/accessibility permissions and choose local, cloud or BYOK processing. Setup notes: Meeting capture needs OS audio permissions and a model download or cloud/API choice; macOS also needs Accessibility and Screen Recording/System Audio permission
What is the catch or trade-off with OpenWhispr?+
It lacks Fireflies' mature managed bot and team analytics, while reliable capture depends on desktop audio permissions and routing.