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Open Source

Free & Open Source Voice Dictation

Vocalinux is 100% open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, and part of VocaHQ. No subscriptions, no vendor lock-in, no hidden costs. Local engines keep audio on the machine. Remote API is optional.

AGPL-3.0 Licensed

Vocalinux is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, which means:

  • Free to use for any purpose
  • Free to study and modify
  • Free to share with others
  • Modifications must remain open
  • Network-deployed modifications must offer source

Why Open Source Matters

No Vendor Lock-in

Your voice data stays with you. No subscription to cancel, no service to shut down, no company to go out of business.

Transparent & Auditable

Every line of code is visible. Security researchers and users can verify exactly what the software does.

Community Driven

Built by Linux users, for Linux users. Features and fixes come from real users, not corporate roadmaps.

Free Forever

AGPL-3.0 licensed. Free to use, modify, and share. No freemium, no premium tier, no hidden costs.

Open Source vs Proprietary

FeatureVocalinuxProprietary Alternatives
CostFree forever$10-500/month or $500+ license
Source CodeFully openClosed, proprietary
Data PrivacyLocal engines by defaultOften cloud-based
Linux SupportNativeLimited or none
CustomizationUnlimitedLimited to vendor options
Vendor DependencyNoneHigh
Community SupportActive GitHub communityPaid support only

Built on Open Source

Vocalinux stands on the shoulders of these excellent open source projects:

whisper.cpp

MIT

High-performance C++ port of OpenAI's Whisper model

VOSK

Apache 2.0

Offline speech recognition toolkit

GTK 3

LGPL

Cross-platform GUI toolkit for Linux

Python

PSF License

Application logic and orchestration

Privacy by Design

Because Vocalinux is open source, you can verify what local engines do on your machine. The installed app has no usage telemetry. Remote API is optional and only talks to a server you configure.

No account requiredLocal engines need no network after downloadNo usage telemetryFull transparency

Contribute to Vocalinux

We welcome contributions! Whether it's bug fixes, features, documentation, or translations - join the community.

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Join the Open Source Revolution

Install Vocalinux and experience voice dictation that respects your freedom and privacy.

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