Wispro is a free AI dictation app for Windows that records speech, processes it through Groq, and pastes the resulting text into the active application. It lives in your system tray. Hold a hotkey, talk, release, and clean text appears where your cursor was.
The app currently comes with 3 modes: Basic Mode preserves the spoken wording, Smart Mode cleans and restructures speech, and Command Mode turns a spoken instruction into a finished draft. All of this happens with near-zero latency because Wispro uses Groq’s LPU-powered inference for transcription.
Most AI dictation apps force you to pick from a short menu of fixed tone presets. Wispro is the one that lets you define the tone and formatting rules yourself, in your own words, per application if you want. That difference turns it from a transcription utility into a writing tool that adapts to how you think.
Key Features
- Pastes generated text into the active Windows text field.
- Custom rules define tone, formatting, punctuation, and structure.
- App-specific instructions create different output styles for different programs.
- A personal dictionary stores names, acronyms, and technical terminology.
- Voice snippets insert saved templates through spoken commands.
- Context awareness changes output formatting for the active application.
- Global keyboard shortcuts trigger each dictation mode.
- Automatic media pausing stops background audio during recording.
- Multilingual dictation covers more than 90 languages.
- Settings, snippets, dictionary entries, notes, and history stay on the device.
Use Cases
A rough email response can begin as an unstructured explanation. Smart Mode removes hesitations, organizes the main points, and inserts a polished reply into the open email client.
Long-form drafts benefit from the same workflow. A writer speaks through ideas in natural order, then applies custom rules for paragraphs, headings, lists, or concise prose.
Developers can dictate documentation, issue descriptions, commit notes, and code comments inside an editor. Personal dictionary entries reduce errors in project names, libraries, abbreviations, and technical terms.
Repeated customer responses, signatures, disclaimers, and support templates fit the Voice Snippets feature. A short spoken command inserts the saved text into the active field.
Command Mode handles text that does not exist yet. Spoken instructions produce replies, social posts, summaries, short drafts, and other requested formats.
Wispro vs. Wispr Flow
Wispro and Wispr Flow both offer system-wide voice dictation, AI cleanup, personal dictionaries, snippets, and writing commands. Their access models and product scope differ.
| Area | Wispro | Wispr Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price model | Free app using the user’s Groq plan | Limited free plan plus paid Pro subscription |
| Platforms | Windows | Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android |
| Setup | Install the app and add a Groq API key | Create a Flow account and install the app |
| Customization | User-written formatting rules for individual apps | Managed styles, dictionary, snippets, and commands |
| Processing model | Direct connection from the desktop app to Groq | Managed cloud service with configurable data controls |
| Best for | Windows users who prioritize rule control and low app cost | Cross-device users and teams seeking a managed service |
Privacy and Cloud Data Boundaries
Wispro is not an offline transcription tool.
The Windows app sends recorded audio directly to Groq through an encrypted connection. Wispro-operated servers do not receive desktop dictation audio. Smart Mode and other AI-assisted features also send the transcript and any deliberately supplied context to Groq.
The Groq API key stays on the computer through Windows Credential Manager or Windows Data Protection API encryption. Wispro does not collect the key.
How to Use Wispro
1. Download and install the Wispro app from the Microsoft Store.
2. Launch the app and grant microphone access.
3. Create a Groq account and generate an API key from the Groq console.
4. Add the API key to Wispro’s settings.
5. Configure the global shortcuts for Basic, Smart, and Command modes.
6. Add important names, acronyms, and technical terms to the personal dictionary.
7. Write formatting rules for the applications or writing contexts that need distinct output.
8. Focus an editable text field in an email client, browser, document editor, chat app, or IDE.
9. Hold the shortcut for the required mode, speak, and release it to process and paste the text.
10. Review generated text before sending, publishing, or relying on it.
Pros
- Free desktop application
- Custom rules for individual apps
- Three dictation modes
- System-wide text insertion
- Personal dictionary and voice snippets
- Local settings and encrypted key storage
Cons
- Windows support only
- Groq account and API key required
- No offline transcription
- Cloud processing for audio
- Groq limits control processing capacity
Alternatives & Related Resources
- Free, Private AI Dictation Assistant – Tambourine
- FreeFlow Dictation: Free Mac Voice-to-Text App with AI Context
- Fast, Free, and Local Voice Transcription App – Maivi
- Open-source AI-powered Dictation Tool – Whispo
- 10 Best Free AI Audio Transcription Tools
FAQs
Q: Does Wispro work without a Groq API key?
A: No. Wispro sends audio to Groq for transcription, so the app needs a valid key entered in settings before dictation produces any output.
Q: Does Wispro store recorded audio?
A: Wispro does not store audio on its own servers. Audio travels over an encrypted connection straight to Groq for processing, and retention past that point follows Groq’s privacy policy.
Q: Can Wispro work offline?
A: No. Transcription happens on Groq’s servers, so Wispro needs an active internet connection for every dictation, including short commands in Command Mode.
Q: How much does the Groq API cost?
A: Groq provides a free tier with enough capacity for typical daily dictation. If usage exceeds that, you pay Groq directly according to their pricing.
