Wispr Craft 0.3.0 is out. Free voice dictation for Windows and Mac, on your own computer.

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Comparison

A free alternative to Wispr Flow.

Wispr Craft is a free voice-dictation app for Windows and Mac. Like Wispr Flow it writes what you say into any app, but it runs on your own computer, needs no account and costs nothing.

The two side by side

Wispr CraftWispr Flow
Price Free to download and use A free tier, then a paid subscription
Internet Works fully offline Needs an internet connection
Your voice Stays on your computer Processed on cloud servers
Account None. Install and go Account required
Platforms Windows and Mac Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android

Based on public information in October 2026; check each product's own site for the latest. Wispr Flow is a trademark of its owner. Wispr Craft is made by Jitterstack Ltd and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wispr Flow or Wispr AI.

Which one suits you

Choose Wispr Craft if you

  • want dictation that costs nothing, with no trial and no account;
  • do not want your voice processed on someone else's servers;
  • need it to work without an internet connection;
  • use Windows or a Mac and also want meeting notes with speaker labels.

Choose Wispr Flow if you

  • also dictate on an iPhone or Android phone;
  • prefer a hosted cloud service to a program on your computer;
  • are happy with a subscription for its extra hosted features.

Trying Wispr Craft takes a few minutes

  1. Download Wispr Craft for your computer. There is no account to make.
  2. Pick a microphone and download a speech model once; this is the only time it uses the internet.
  3. Hold the dictation keys in any app, speak, and let go. Keep your current tool installed for a few days if you want to compare.

Questions

Questions people ask.

What is a free alternative to Wispr Flow?

Wispr Craft is a free voice-dictation app for Windows and Mac. Like Wispr Flow it turns what you say into text in any app, but it runs on your own computer, needs no account and has no subscription.

Is Wispr Craft really free, with no catch?

Yes. There is no trial, no paid tier and no account. The app is free to download and use because the speech recognition runs on your computer instead of on a server we would have to pay for.

Does Wispr Craft work offline?

Yes. After you download a speech model once, dictation works without an internet connection. An online mode with your own key is optional and off by default.

What does Wispr Flow do that Wispr Craft does not?

Wispr Flow also runs on iPhone and Android, and it is a cloud service, which some people prefer for its hosted features. Wispr Craft is for Windows and Mac only.

Can I try both?

Yes. Wispr Craft needs no account and can be removed like any other app, so it is easy to test next to whatever you use now.