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Whisper Webwhisper.cpp
Freemium

Free local transcription is available; the Unlimited plan is paid.

 Free

Free and open source.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Transcribes in 99 languages
  • Free mode processes audio locally
  • Transcribes speech fully offline
  • No Python dependency
  • Free mode is limited to files up to 200 MB or 20 minutes
  • Longer files and batch uploads use paid cloud processing
  • Mainly a command-line tool with no bundled graphical interface
  • Models must be downloaded separately
Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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