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Murmur vs Wispr Flow
A Linux-native, offline alternative.
Wispr Flow is the leading voice dictation tool on Mac, Windows, and iOS — polished, fast, and feature-rich. Murmur takes a different approach: Linux-native, 100% offline, and open source. They serve different audiences and different priorities.
| field | Murmur | Wispr Flow |
|---|---|---|
| platform | Linux | Mac, Win, iOS |
| processing | 100% local | Cloud |
| privacy | Zero network | Cloud processing |
| account | None required | Required |
| gui | Floating widget | Tray icon |
| engine | whisper.cpp (local) | Proprietary (cloud) |
| binary | ~3MB | ~50MB |
| open source | GPL v3 | Proprietary |
| cost | Free | $144/yr |
Where Murmur differs
Built for Linux
Murmur is Linux-native from the ground up — X11, Wayland, PipeWire, xdotool. If Linux is your home, this was built for you.
Your voice stays local
All processing happens on your machine. No network requests, no cloud dependency. The code is open source — verify it yourself.
Free and open source
GPL v3. The core app is free with no limits. A Pro tier will add optional cloud features for those who want speed.
Lightweight
~3MB binary, ~50MB RAM. Starts in under a second. Built with Rust and Tauri.