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Free OSS transcription app I made and found it's faster than wispr flow

Free OSS transcription app I made and found it's faster than wispr flow

by fireharp·May 9, 2026·6 points·2 comments

AI Analysis

●●SolidCozyShip It

Brings your own model and stays out of the way, unlike bloated SaaS alternatives.

Strengths
  • Single curl install script gets you running immediately without account creation.
  • Apache-2.0 license allows full inspection and modification of the source code.
  • Supports custom vocabulary and polishing prompts for domain-specific accuracy.
Weaknesses
  • Unsigned binary requires manual right-click opening, adding friction to first use.
  • Mac-only limits reach; Windows and Linux users have no equivalent option here.
Category
Target Audience

Developers and writers who prefer keyboard-driven workflows

Similar To

Whisper Desktop · MacWhisper · Otter.ai

Post Description

title doesn't let nuance, ofc it's not the app that's faster but the way you can use it with Groq inference for example.

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