Does audio ever leave my device?

With a local transcription model, the recording stays on your device. With OpenWhispr Cloud, audio is sent only to transcribe it, then immediately discarded. Choose the mode that fits your workflow.

Can I use this for dental clinical notes?

OpenWhispr turns your spoken words into editable text. Dictate the note while the appointment is fresh, then review it and enter it into your dental record according to your practice process.

Can it handle dental terminology?

Use the custom dictionary to teach OpenWhispr the names, jargon and acronyms your practice uses. Review the transcript before it becomes part of the clinical record.

Will it work without internet?

Yes. Local models run entirely on your device and do not need an internet connection. Use a local model when you need that offline path.

Does it write the clinical record for me?

It transcribes spoken words into editable text. You remain responsible for reviewing the note and recording it according to your clinical and practice requirements.

What do I get by upgrading?

Free includes unlimited local models and a limited Cloud allowance. Pro adds unlimited OpenWhispr Cloud transcription, more meeting-recording time, sync, mobile and API/MCP access. Business adds unlimited meeting recordings, Agent mode and chat over data.

Dental dictation software for dentists

Finish the note before the next patient.

Place your cursor in the patient record and dictate the clinical note as soon as the appointment ends. Choose Cloud for no-download speed or local processing for sensitive and offline work.

Open source · 80,000+ downloads

Dictate into:

Patient chartsClinical notesProcedure notesTreatment plansReferral lettersMicrosoft Word

What slows clinical notes

The appointment is done. The chart still needs writing.

You need the details while they are fresh, a mode that fits the setting, and text ready to review before you sign.

Notes written after the patient has gone.

A full schedule leaves charting for the gap between patients or the end of the day. Dictate while the treatment details are still clear, then review the text before it enters the record.

Procedure names that need checking.

Tooth numbers, materials and procedure names are easy to mistype under time pressure. Add your practice vocabulary to the custom dictionary, then review the dictated note.

A local path for sensitive or offline work.

For device-only processing or without a dependable connection, use a local transcription model. Your device processes the recording, so you can keep working where the signal does not reach.

A quick setup should still be a choice.

When speed matters most, Cloud avoids a local model download and discards transcription audio immediately after transcription.

What you get

Clinical notes, ready to review before the next patient.

Cloud transcribes without a model download. A local model is available for sensitive or offline work.

A dentist in navy scrubs sits at a laptop, speaking while holding a pen over a paper chart in an empty treatment room.

Cloud transcription without a local model download

Dictate an exam, treatment or follow-up note into your microphone. Cloud transcribes without a local model download, then discards transcription audio immediately.

A dentist on a stool beside a laptop talks with a patient sitting upright in the dental chair.

Local processing for sensitive and offline work

Choose a local model when device-only processing or an offline day is the right fit. Review the editable text before you add it to the patient chart.

A dentist at a laptop talks with an older patient reclined in the chair wearing a dental bib.

Dictation wherever your cursor is

Press a hotkey and dictate into a dental chart, email or document. Clean, punctuated text lands where you are already working.

Sensitive audio sent to us

None

in local mode, transcription never leaves your device

Local dictation

unlimited local AI models on every plan

Languages supported

100+

on every plan

How it works

A clinical note transcribed before the next patient.

Start free. Cloud transcribes without a local model download, while a local model is available for sensitive and offline work. Review the text before the next appointment.

A dentist in a white coat works at a laptop at her office desk, a folder beside her and the treatment room visible behind.

Download for free.

Mac, Windows or Linux. Use Cloud without a local model download, or use a local model for sensitive and offline work.

Dictate the note.

Speak the clinical note, and OpenWhispr transcribes it into editable text.

Review and add to the chart.

Check the text, paste it into your dental software, and record it using your practice process.

Reasons to choose

10 reasons OpenWhispr fits dental dictation

A dental dictation workflow needs speed, review and a practical choice of processing mode. Here are the product facts.

Unlimited local models at no cost

Every plan includes unlimited local AI models, so local speech-to-text stays free.

Cloud audio is never stored

OpenWhispr Cloud receives audio to transcribe it, then immediately discards it.

Local transcription works offline

Local models run entirely on your device with no internet required.

A custom dictionary for practice vocabulary

Add names, jargon and acronyms so the transcript can better reflect the words your practice uses.

Dictate into the active field

Use the desktop app to dictate where your cursor is, whether that is a chart field, email or document.

100+ languages supported

Every plan supports transcription in more than 100 languages.

Start with 2,000 Cloud words each week

The Free plan includes 2,000 words of OpenWhispr Cloud transcription per week.

Use your own API keys

Every plan supports your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini or Groq API keys for unlimited cloud transcription.

Upgrade for unlimited Cloud transcription

Pro includes unlimited OpenWhispr Cloud transcription, plus sync, mobile and API/MCP access.

Open source under MIT

OpenWhispr is open source, so your technical team can inspect the software.

Before you download

The questions dentists ask first.

Straight answers on clinical notes, processing modes, cost and workflow.

What users say

Voice input that earns a place in the workflow.

Real OpenWhispr user reviews.

Audio retained after Cloud transcription

Cloud audio is sent to transcribe it, then immediately discarded. Local transcription stays on your device.

Started using OpenWhispr with my local models and hardware. I have to say, this is better than typing.

0xSero@0xSero

I switched to voice input for my Claude Code chats. Even when I stumble and rephrase mid-sentence, the transcription comes out clean and polished.

j3iiifn@j3iiifn

I needed a local model for when I'm travelling or have no WiFi, and this perfectly solves it. The UI and performance are great.

Gabe@gabe__perez

Pricing

Start at $0.
Upgrade when you want more.

Compare OpenWhispr plans for dentists
	FreePopular $0Unlimited local AI models Loading...	Pro $6.67/user/mo$80/user billed annually Start with Pro	Business $13.33/user/mo$160/user billed annually Start with Business
Best for	Clinicians who want local dictation and limited Cloud transcription	Clinicians who want unlimited Cloud transcription plus mobile, sync, and API/MCP access	Teams that need Agent mode, chat over data, and unlimited meeting recordings
Main reason to choose	Useful Free access, including local dictation and limited Cloud transcription	Unlimited Cloud transcription plus mobile, sync, and API/MCP access	Unlimited meeting recordings plus Agent mode and chat over data
Offline speech-to-text	Included	Included	Included
Cloud speech-to-text	2,000 words/week via OpenWhispr Cloud, or unlimited using your own API keys	Unlimited OpenWhispr Cloud speech-to-text	Unlimited OpenWhispr Cloud speech-to-text
Meeting recordings	5 hours/month	20 hours/month	Unlimited
Privacy & data handling	Offline audio stays on your device. Cloud audio is sent only to transcribe it, then never stored.	Offline audio stays on your device. Cloud audio is sent only to transcribe it, then never stored.	Offline audio stays on your device. Cloud audio is sent only to transcribe it, then never stored.
Setup experience	Hands-on: install app, choose local models, optionally add API keys	Easy: install app, upgrade, use unlimited cloud speech-to-text	Moderate: configure users, Agent mode, and data workflows
Advanced features	Custom dictionary improves names/terms 100+ languages multilingual speech-to-text	Custom dictionary improves names/terms 100+ languages multilingual speech-to-text Device sync use across devices Mobile companion app dictate on mobile API / MCP access connect tools/workflows	Custom dictionary improves names/terms 100+ languages multilingual speech-to-text Device sync use across devices Mobile companion app dictate on mobile API / MCP access connect tools/workflows Agent mode automate actions Chat over your data ask about files/transcripts
Team management	None	None	Basic team / workflow use
Support	Community support	Email support	Priority support

Need SSO, compliance features, admin controls, or dedicated support for a larger team?

We also offer a custom Enterprise plan with managed onboarding and tailored features.

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Built in the open

Dictation software for the work between appointments.

OpenWhispr helps dentists turn spoken clinical notes into editable text, so the details are ready to review while the appointment is still fresh.

It is built for people who want practical control over their workflow, whether you work alone or with a whole dental team.

And if anything breaks, you talk to the people who built it, in Discord.

Free · open source · local-first

Dictate the note. Review the text. Move to the next patient.

Download OpenWhispr for free and turn spoken clinical notes into editable text with Cloud or local processing.

Download for Mac, Windows or Linux. If you need help, ask us in Discord.