About
Meet the indie developer behind OpenTypeless. Learn why we built a free, open-source typeless alternative for AI-powered voice input on every desktop.
The Story
I was frustrated with existing voice input tools — they were either locked to one provider, required subscriptions, or produced text that needed heavy editing. So I built OpenTypeless: a desktop app that lets you pick any STT and LLM provider, works in any application via a global hotkey, and produces clean text you can use immediately. Built with Tauri, React, and TypeScript in the spirit of Microsoft's open source philosophy.
Tech Stack
Tauri (Rust) for the native shell — fast, lightweight, and secure. React + TypeScript for the UI. A modular provider system that makes adding new STT and LLM services straightforward. The website you're reading is built with Next.js and deployed on Vercel.
OpenTypeless vs Typeless
See how OpenTypeless compares as a free typeless alternative
| Feature | TalkMore | Typeless |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS / Windows / Linux | macOS / Windows / iOS / Android |
| Languages | 99 languages | 100+ languages |
| Integration | Global hotkey, any app | 50+ app integrations |
| STT Providers | 6 providers (BYOK) | Built-in |
| LLM Providers | 11 providers (BYOK) | Built-in |
| Text Editing | AI polishing with LLM | Smart editing |
| Open Source | MIT License | Closed source |
| Pricing | Free forever | Subscription |
| Bring Your Own Key | Yes — full control | No |
Open Source Philosophy
OpenTypeless is licensed under MIT — free forever, no strings attached. Your API keys stay on your machine. Audio goes directly to the provider you choose. No middleman, no tracking, no vendor lock-in. Contributions are welcome — whether it's code, translations, or bug reports.
OpenTypeless (OpenTypeless) is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Groq, Deepgram, AssemblyAI, or any other AI service provider mentioned on this website. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. OpenTypeless acts as a client interface that connects to third-party AI services using the user's own API keys or through our official proxy service for Pro subscribers.