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WhisperingWhisper Web
Free

The app is free; cloud transcription providers may charge for their API use.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Web
  • Choice of local or cloud transcription models
  • Built for quick dictation into text
  • Transcribes in 99 languages
  • Free mode processes audio locally
  • Cloud models need an API key from a provider
  • Local models depend on your hardware for speed
  • Free mode is limited to files up to 200 MB or 20 minutes
  • Longer files and batch uploads use paid cloud processing
Downloadable app Web application, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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