I built an open source dication tool based on benchmarks

Name: I built an open source dication tool based on benchmarks
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Author: emillykkeg

by emillykkeg·May 14, 2026·1 point·0 comments

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Benchmarks 34 local speech models so you don't have to guess which one works.

Strengths

•Actual WER and speed benchmarks for 34 on-device models, not just marketing claims.
•Runs fully offline with no account or cloud dependency, unlike Whisper Desktop clones.
•Adapts to custom vocabulary and fixes near-misses automatically based on user feedback.

Weaknesses

•No Linux support yet, and punctuation accuracy isn't included in benchmark scores.
•Another local Whisper GUI in a space with Whisper Desktop, Buzz, and MacWhisper already.

Post Description

I've built an AI dictation tool (like many others), but this time I have taken the time to benchmark all of the 34 models that we provide, so users can actually make a qualified choice on what model should be the daily driver.

The best is that it's open source, so if you think we can improve something, please come and help out.