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OpenASR vs Speechnotes
Both stand on ai dictation apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Choose OpenASR if local processing and offline transcription matter, or if you need its CLI and local server. Look elsewhere if you need a native Linux desktop app or require every part of the software to be open source.
Visit OpenASR Free plan AndroidExtensionWeb
Speechnotes offers free online dictation alongside a separate pay-as-you-go transcription option. Its cloud-only dictation is a constraint for anyone who needs to work offline.
Visit SpeechnotesThe facts
| OpenASR | Speechnotes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Dictation - Premium: $1.90 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Speechnotes |
| Website | openasr.org | speechnotes.co |
| On ai dictation apps | #4 of 23 | #8 of 23 |
OpenASR: what it does well
- Transcription can continue without an internet connection.
- Supports file transcription, app dictation, and live captions.
- Separates speakers and pairs transcript text with timestamps.
- Exports plain text, structured data, and timestamped subtitles.
- Open core is public under Apache-2.0.
What to know first
- Native Linux desktop app is planned, not available yet.
- First-use model download is roughly 1 GB.
- Installed model packs stay on disk until removed.
- macOS and Windows desktop apps are closed source.
Speechnotes: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited dictation
- Custom vocabulary and voice commands
- Premium dictation does not auto-renew
- Transcription includes timestamps and SRT captions
What to know first
- Offline dictation is not supported
- Dictation requires an internet connection
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