Pricing - Free & Open Source

OpenTypeless is free forever with open-source MIT License. Compare Free vs Pro plans, see API provider costs, and find the best value for AI voice input

Free
$0

BYOK unlimited. Free cloud trial words included.

  • All named BYOK STT providers (BYOK)
  • All 11 LLM providers (BYOK)
  • 99 languages
  • Custom dictionary
  • Global hotkey
  • Free cloud trial words included
  • BYOK usage stays unlimited
Free Forever
Recommended
Pro
$4.99/mo

Everything in Free, plus official cloud power:

300-800ms voice recognition + AI rewriting. 99 languages. Just speak.

  • 100,000 cloud words/month for voice and AI
  • Official STT and AI polish without API keys
  • Cloud Backup & Restore
  • Pro Scene Packs
  • Zero-config, no API key needed
Best long-term value
Lifetime
$89.99

one-time payment

Pay once. Keep Pro-level monthly cloud words without another subscription.
18 mo
break-even vs Pro
100K
cloud words monthly
$0
monthly renewal
  • 100,000 cloud words every month
  • Official STT and AI polishing included
  • BYOK remains unlimited for your own keys
  • Keep access for the life of OpenTypeless

How OpenTypeless pricing works

A clear split between the free open source desktop app, your own keys, and optional hosted cloud usage.

Free desktop app

The desktop app is free and open source. You can download OpenTypeless, connect local providers, or bring your own API keys without a paid OpenTypeless plan.

BYOK and local usage

BYOK usage is not capped by OpenTypeless. Your own provider account controls its own limits, cost, privacy policy, and model availability.

Optional cloud words

Pro and Lifetime include cloud words for hosted speech-to-text and AI requests, so you can use OpenTypeless without managing every provider key yourself.

Ask Anything usage

Ask Anything records one question, transcribes it once, sends that text to the model, and returns one result without chat history.

Lifetime plan

Lifetime is a one-time purchase that keeps Pro-level monthly cloud words while OpenTypeless is operated, with no monthly renewal charge.

FeatureFreePro
Speech-to-text (BYOK)
AI text polishing (BYOK)
99 language support
Global hotkey
Official cloud voiceTrial words100K words/mo
Official AI polishTrial wordsIncluded
Cloud backup & restore
Pro scene templates
Priority support

API Cost Reference

You use your own API keys. Here's what providers typically charge:

ProviderFree QuotaCost After
DeepgramCheck Deepgram's current terms and billing conditionsCheck Deepgram's current terms and billing conditions
OpenAI WhisperCheck OpenAI's current terms and billing conditionsCheck OpenAI's current terms and billing conditions
AssemblyAICheck AssemblyAI's current terms and billing conditionsCheck AssemblyAI's current terms and billing conditions
Groq WhisperCheck Groq's current terms and billing conditionsCheck Groq's current terms and billing conditions
OpenAI GPTCheck OpenAI's current terms and billing conditionsCheck OpenAI's current terms and billing conditions
DeepSeekCheck DeepSeek's current terms and billing conditionsCheck DeepSeek's current terms and billing conditions
Google GeminiCheck Gemini's current terms and billing conditionsCheck Gemini's current terms and billing conditions

API charges vary by provider, model, region, and current billing terms. Review the provider documentation for the route you select.

Pricing FAQ

Common questions about OpenTypeless pricing, API costs, and the Pro plan

What does 'Bring Your Own Key' (BYOK) mean?

BYOK means you sign up directly with STT and LLM providers like Deepgram, OpenAI, or Groq and use your own API keys in OpenTypeless. This gives you full control over your costs and data. OpenTypeless never sees your API keys — they are stored locally on your machine in an encrypted configuration file.

How much does typical voice input usage cost with BYOK?

Estimate provider cost from the audio duration sent through your STT route and the transcript tokens sent through your LLM route. Apply the current rates, minimum charges, regional rules, and billing terms published by each provider. Your actual total depends on usage and configuration, so verify it in the relevant provider dashboards.

What is included in the Pro plan?

Every user gets a small free cloud trial so they can test official voice and AI polish without adding API keys. The Pro plan ($4.99/month) includes 100,000 cloud words per month for voice recognition and AI rewriting, plus cloud backup and restore, Pro scene template packs, and priority support. BYOK usage remains unlimited on both plans.

Can I switch between Free and Pro at any time?

Yes. You can upgrade to Pro or cancel your subscription at any time. If you cancel, you keep Pro features until the end of your billing period, then revert to the Free plan. All your settings, custom dictionary entries, and provider configurations are preserved regardless of your plan.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes. If you are not satisfied with the Pro plan, you can request a full refund within 7 days of your subscription. After 7 days, you can still cancel at any time and your subscription will not renew. See our Refund Policy page for full details.