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Pricing & licensing

Open source under GPLv3. Premium when you need it.

Core dictation stays free and open source. A Commercial license unlocks Sync Dictionary & Snippets, Learn from Corrections, non-GPL terms, procurement, and support.

Honor system

Licensing is honor-based.

We trust you to self-select. Core dictation has no account wall and no nagging popups. If you need Premium sync, learning from corrections, non-GPL terms, procurement, or priority support, buy a license – it keeps TypeWhisper independent and funded.

Commercial

Commercial plans

Choose monthly or lifetime. Pay what you want from the listed price.

Licenses activate inside the app via Settings > License > Already have a key?

Manage existing subscription

Free and commercial

Free core, Premium license.

The local-first core stays open source. Commercial licenses add Premium productivity features plus a commercial relationship.

Free

GPLv3 / OSS

€0

GPLv3 license. Free to install and run, including internal use.

  • Core dictation, local engines, workflows, add-ons, history, snippets, and APIs
  • macOS, Windows, and iOS
  • Local-first, no account required
  • Community support on Discord
  • Full source code on GitHub
Download & use free

Commercial

Commercial license

from€5/mo

For Premium sync, learning from corrections, non-GPL terms, procurement, and support.

  • Sync Dictionary & Snippets across your devices
  • Learn from Corrections for recurring edits
  • Up to 3, 10, or unlimited devices
  • Alternative terms and priority support
  • Pay what you want, starting at the listed price

Decision helper

Which license do I need?

Pick the scenario closest to yours. You can always change later – licensing is honor-based.

  • GPLv3 / OSS

    Free

    • I dictate emails, notes, and messages
    • I install and run the GPL version as-is
    • I contribute to open source or GPL-compatible projects
  • Commercial – Individual

    from €5 /mo

    • Everything in GPLv3 / OSS included
    • I want iCloud or cloud-folder sync for dictionary and snippets
    • I want TypeWhisper to learn from my corrections
    • I need non-GPL terms, invoicing, procurement, or priority support
  • Commercial – Team

    from €19 /mo

    • Everything in Individual included
    • Our team needs a commercial relationship or support channel
    • We need up to 10 devices under one procurement-friendly license
  • Commercial – Enterprise

    from €99 /mo

    • Everything in Team included
    • Company-wide rollout across many teams
    • Procurement, SSO, or security review requirements

Optional – not a license

Support the project (not a license)

If TypeWhisper makes your day better, you can say thanks. This is for individuals – supporter tiers do not replace commercial license terms.

What supporters get

  • Coloured supporter badge in the app
  • Supporter role in our Discord
  • Mention in the credits

Supporter tiers are a thank-you for individuals. They do not grant non-GPL, procurement, support, or proprietary redistribution rights – if you need those, see the commercial plans above.

Prefer GitHub Sponsors? Sponsor on GitHub.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Real questions people send us, answered honestly.

Still unsure? Write to hello@typewhisper.com

What is GPLv3 and how does it affect me?

TypeWhisper is open source under GPLv3. You may install and run the GPL version as-is, including for internal professional or commercial work, subject to the GPL. Premium features such as Sync Dictionary & Snippets and Learn from Corrections require a Commercial license. If you distribute, embed, rebrand, or ship TypeWhisper in a way that is not GPL-compatible, or if you need procurement, invoicing, or priority support, use a Commercial license.

I'm a freelancer – do I need a commercial license?

Not merely because you run the unmodified GPL app while working. Consider the Individual tier if you want Premium sync or learning from corrections, or if you need non-GPL terms, invoicing, procurement, priority support, or rights to redistribute/ship TypeWhisper in a proprietary context.

I use it at work but pay for it myself – what tier?

For ordinary internal use of the unmodified GPL app, you can stay on the GPL path. Use a Commercial tier if you want Premium sync or learning from corrections, or if your employer needs non-GPL terms, procurement, invoicing, support, or managed licensing.

Can I upgrade from Individual to Team later?

Yes. Write to hello@typewhisper.com and we'll prorate the difference against your existing subscription or lifetime purchase.

What's the difference between a Supporter tier and a Commercial license?

Supporter tiers are a thank-you for individuals who want to fund the project. They do not grant alternative commercial license terms. If you need non-GPL terms, procurement, support, or proprietary redistribution/embedding rights, use a Commercial license.

Does Lifetime include future updates?

Yes. Lifetime covers all future TypeWhisper updates in the same product line.

What happens if I cancel my monthly subscription?

You keep commercial-license benefits until the end of your paid period. After that, the commercial license expires; you can still use the app under GPLv3, but non-GPL terms, procurement/support benefits, and managed commercial rights would require renewal.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Write to hello@typewhisper.com within 14 days of purchase and we'll refund you, no questions asked.

Do you offer educational or non-profit discounts?

Non-profits and students, get in touch at hello@typewhisper.com. We usually have headroom for fair discounts.

How do I activate my license?

Open TypeWhisper, go to Settings > License > 'Already have a key?', paste the key you received after checkout, and it activates on the current device.

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