A local Superwhisper alternative for every desktop
Superwhisper is a well-loved dictation app that started on the Mac and runs Whisper locally. OiPer offers the same private, on-device dictation and works the same way on Windows, macOS and Linux.
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Why people choose OiPer
Local, on-device dictation without being tied to one platform.
Runs on Linux
Superwhisper has no Linux app. OiPer ships AppImage, .deb and .rpm builds with X11 and Wayland support.
Read about InstallationLocal models on any hardware
Superwhisper recommends cloud models on Intel Macs. OiPer runs local Whisper models on your GPU when one is available and on the CPU otherwise, on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs alike.
Read about ModelsYour own API key without a paid plan
Superwhisper keeps your own API keys for Pro. In OiPer you can add OpenAI, Groq or any OpenAI-compatible provider and keep transcribing locally for free.
Read about ModelsTranslate into any language
Superwhisper translates into English on Pro. OiPer formatting translates what you said into just under a hundred languages.
Read about FormattingOne app across every computer
Use the same app, profiles, dictionary and snippets on a Windows PC at work, a Mac at home and a Linux laptop.
What carries over from Superwhisper
The features you rely on have a direct equivalent.
Modes become profiles and presets
Each profile has its own hotkey, language, model and formatting. Presets like Email, Formal, Casual and Prompt rewrite your words, or write your own instructions.
Read about ProfilesVocabulary becomes the dictionary
Add names, abbreviations and specialised terms once so cloud and hosted transcription spells them right. In local mode, a snippet can fix a word that keeps coming out wrong.
Read about DictionaryPush to talk
Hold your hotkey, speak and release. The text is typed into the app you are using.
Read about QuickstartWhen Superwhisper is the better fit
An honest look at what OiPer does not do.
Meetings and audio files
Superwhisper records meetings and, on Pro, transcribes audio and video files. OiPer focuses on live dictation into the app you are using.
Context from your screen
Superwhisper’s Super Mode adapts to what is on your screen. OiPer formats based on your words and your instructions.
OiPer vs Superwhisper
Feature by feature. Based on public information, checked October 2026.
| Feature | OiPer | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | Yes, Apple Silicon and Intel | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes (AppImage, .deb, .rpm) | No Linux app |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
| Local models on Intel Macs | Yes, on the CPU or GPU | Cloud models recommended |
| Your own API key | Free | Pro plan |
| Translation | Into just under a hundred languages, free | Into English only, Pro plan |
| Same app on Windows, macOS and Linux | Yes | No |
| Custom vocabulary | Yes | Yes |
| Meeting recording | No | Yes |
| Audio and video files | No | Pro plan |
Questions, answered
What people ask before they start dictating with OiPer.
Is OiPer a good Superwhisper alternative?
If you work on Linux or switch between operating systems, yes: OiPer runs local, on-device Whisper the same way everywhere. If you need meeting or file transcription, Superwhisper covers those and OiPer does not.
Is there a Superwhisper alternative for Windows?
Yes. OiPer runs on Windows with local Whisper models on your CPU or GPU, and it types into any app.
Is there a Superwhisper alternative for Linux?
Yes. OiPer runs on Linux, including Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora, with AppImage, .deb and .rpm builds and support for both X11 and Wayland.
What is the best free Superwhisper alternative?
OiPer is free for unlimited local transcription on Windows, macOS and Linux, and features like your own API keys and translation do not need a paid plan.
Is OiPer open source?
No. OiPer Desktop is not open source. Local transcription is free and unlimited, runs entirely on your device and needs no account.
Does OiPer use Whisper like Superwhisper?
Yes. Local transcription uses Whisper models from Tiny to Large v3 Turbo, downloaded once and run on your device.