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OpenASR vs TalkTastic
Both stand on dictation software. 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 Mac
TalkTastic turns speech into text across macOS apps and can use on-screen context to adjust it. Check the language and permission requirements before choosing it.
Visit TalkTasticThe facts
| OpenASR | TalkTastic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openasr.org | talktastic.com |
| On dictation software | #16 of 27 | #20 of 27 |
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.
TalkTastic: what it does well
- Works in macOS apps that accept typed or pasted text.
- Offers three ways to start recording.
- Supports custom vocabulary.
- Snapshots can be disabled or set to auto-delete.
- Free Beta plan.
What to know first
- Currently available only in English.
- Requires macOS 13.1 or later.
- Requires microphone, speech recognition, screen recording, and accessibility permissions.
- End-to-end encryption is still in development.
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