open-pencil vs Speakr

Comparing two open source alternatives . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

open-pencil

MIT

AI-native design editor with real-time collaboration, component system, and Figma-compatible file format.

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Speakr

AGPL-3.0

Self-hosted AI transcription and intelligent note-taking platform that turns audio recordings into organized, searchable notes with speaker identification.

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Side-by-side comparison

	open-pencil	Speakr
License	MIT	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	No	Yes
GitHub Stars	5,139	3,134
Forks	465	248
Open Issues	37	19
Last Commit	May 24, 2026	May 9, 2026
First Released	Feb 27, 2026	May 5, 2025
Categories	Graphic Design Tools AI & Machine Learning	AI & Machine Learning Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools Productivity & Utilities
Tags	#ai agent #editor #collaboration	#ai #self hosted #transcription #audio #note taking

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