WhisperUI
WhisperUI is a Speech to Text service built on OpenAI Whisper, a state-of-the-art Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) system. The platform a...
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What is WhisperUI?
WhisperUI is a web-based and desktop application that provides fast and accurate speech-to-text transcription powered by OpenAI's Whisper AI model. Users can upload audio files via drag-and-drop or direct selection to convert spoken words into editable text or SRT subtitle files. It supports a wide range of formats including MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, OGG, and WEBM, handling accents, background noise, and multiple languages effectively.
Key features include cloud-based processing for speed, local desktop transcription for privacy and unlimited use, batch file uploads for efficiency, and options to use your own OpenAI API key on the free web version. Premium plans offer unlimited cloud minutes, no file size limits, GPU acceleration with NVIDIA and AMD support, and cross-platform availability on Windows and Mac. The tool also generates SRT files ideal for subtitles and integrates bonuses like access to other AI tools in higher tiers.
Designed for creators, students, professionals, podcasters, and organizations needing reliable transcriptions without complex setups. It's perfect for lectures, interviews, videos, and podcasts, offering both affordable pay-per-use via OpenAI credits or subscription-based unlimited access. With enhanced privacy features like immediate file deletion after cloud processing, it's suitable for sensitive content.
WhisperUI pricing
Pricing model: Free
Free tier on web with basic features, requires own OpenAI API key (pay OpenAI directly for tokens), 25MB file limit, no subscription. Starter: $8/month (3-day trial), 300 cloud minutes, 20 transcriptions/day, web + desktop access. Pro: $29/month ($58/2 months 50% off, 3-day trial), unlimited cloud minutes, 40 transcriptions/day, unlimited local, GPU processing, Windows/Mac desktop, bonus 6 months TheChat+ Pro.
WhisperUI pros
- Drag-and-drop file upload simplicity
- Supports MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, OGG, WEBM
- Generates editable text transcripts
- Outputs SRT subtitle files
- Handles accents and background noise
- Multilingual transcription support
- Free basic web version available
- Use own OpenAI API key for free tier
- Cloud processing for fast results
- Local desktop app for offline use
- Unlimited local transcriptions
- No file size limits on desktop
- NVIDIA and AMD GPU acceleration
- Windows and Mac compatibility
- Batch multiple file uploads
- Immediate file deletion post-processing
- 3-day free trial on paid plans
- Pro plan includes TheChat+ Pro bonus
WhisperUI cons
- Requires OpenAI API key for free tier
- Free tier limited to 25MB files
- Cloud costs OpenAI token fees
- Starter plan caps at 300 minutes/month
- 20 transcriptions/day on Starter
- No Linux support currently
- Desktop needs at least 4GB RAM
- AMD GPU support experimental
- Pro plan pricey at $29/month
- OpenAI quota issues possible
Frequently asked questions about WhisperUI
Is this app free?
Whisperui.com is free to use with some basic features. You will need to have a working OpenAI API Key for you to use the app. By using the API Key you will pay directly to OpenAI for the amount of tokens you use.
What are the premium features?
The premium features include: Upload multiple files at once. Unlimited daily files upload. Transform audio files into SRT files.
How do I get an OpenAI API Key?
You can get your API key directly with OpenAI at https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys.
Is my API key safe?
Your API is safe and stored locally on your browser.
What can I do with WhisperUI?
You can transform audio files into text and SRT files by using OpenAI Whisper Speech to Text.
What types of audio files are compatible with WhisperUI?
WhisperUI supports MP3, MP4, MPEG, MPGA, M4A, WAV, OGG and WEBM.
What is the maximum allowed file size?
OpenAI limits the file upload to 25MB on free tier. Premium desktop has no limits. Compress larger files if needed.
What are the supported languages?
OpenAI Whisper supports several languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and more, with translation to English.
Are my files stored when using cloud transcription?
By default, all uploaded files are deleted immediately after transcription.
What platforms does WhisperUI support?
WhisperUI is available on the web and as a desktop application for macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon) and Windows. Linux support is planned for a future release.