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
BYOK unlimited. Free cloud trial words included.
- All 6 STT providers (BYOK)
- All 11 LLM providers (BYOK)
- 99 languages
- Custom dictionary
- Global hotkey
- Free cloud trial words included
- BYOK usage stays unlimited
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
one-time payment
- 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.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-to-text (BYOK) | ||
| AI text polishing (BYOK) | ||
| 99 language support | ||
| Global hotkey | ||
| Official cloud voice | Trial words | 100K words/mo |
| Official AI polish | Trial words | Included |
| Cloud backup & restore | — | |
| Pro scene templates | — | |
| Priority support | — |
API Cost Reference
You use your own API keys. Here's what providers typically charge:
| Provider | Free Quota | Cost After |
|---|---|---|
| Deepgram | $200 free credit | ~$0.0059/min |
| OpenAI Whisper | No free tier | ~$0.006/min |
| AssemblyAI | 100hrs free | ~$0.00249/min |
| Groq Whisper | Generous free tier | Pay per use |
| OpenAI GPT | No free tier | ~$0.15/M tokens |
| DeepSeek | Sign-up credit | ~$0.07/M tokens |
| Google Gemini | Free tier available | ~$0.075/M tokens |
Most providers offer generous free tiers. Typical voice input usage costs less than $1/month.
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?
For most users, the API cost is less than $1 per month. A typical voice input session lasts 10-30 seconds per use. If you make 50 voice inputs per day using Deepgram ($0.0059/min), that costs roughly $0.15 per month. Many providers like Groq and AssemblyAI offer generous free tiers that cover casual usage entirely.
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.