Murmur · Office #40,900

What it is

Calls itself “voice assistant”.

• Calls itself: voice assistant

“Murmur is a free, open-source voice assistant for Mac.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “audio is never saved”.

• Says it will not: audio is never saved

“The audio is never saved.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly plan.

• Monthly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Is it really free?”

“Murmur is a free, open-source voice assistant for Mac.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Murmur is a free, open-source voice assistant for Mac.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. Open source. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: yes
• Open source: yes
• AI role: core to the product
• Bring your own key: yes

“A voice assistant that lives in your Mac’s menu bar.”

“Free, for Apple silicon Macs on macOS 14 or later.”

What it works with

Integrates with Claude, Claude Code, Ollama and 1 more. Names Codex and Parakeet on its pages.

• Integrates with: Claude · Claude Code · Ollama · +1
• Names: Codex · Parakeet

“Commands are planned by a local model in Ollama, unless you choose to add your own Claude or OpenAI key.”

“…start Claude Code or Codex.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download for Mac”

“Download for Mac Free, for Apple silicon Macs on macOS 14 or later.”