Whisperweb
Transcribes audio in over 100 languages right in your browser, with a local option for maximum privacy
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What is Whisperweb?
Whisper Web is a browser-based AI speech-to-text tool powered by OpenAI's Whisper model. It enables users to transcribe audio in over 100 languages directly within their browser, offering both local processing via WebGPU for maximum privacy and cloud processing for larger files.
Whisperweb pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free plan available (up to 20 min/200 MB). Unlimited plan costs $10/month (billed yearly) or $20/month (billed monthly) for 10-hour uploads and cloud processing.
Whisperweb pros
- High level of privacy with local, on-device processing that works completely offline on the Free plan.
- Supports over 100 languages with state-of-the-art accuracy and automatic language detection.
- Requires zero setup or account creation to start transcribing short files.
- Offers fast, WebGPU-accelerated local processing and versatile input methods (microphone, file upload, URL).
Whisperweb cons
- The Free plan restricts file uploads to 200 MB or 20 minutes.
- Local processing and performance are heavily dependent on the user's device hardware and browser support for WebGPU.
- Advanced features like batch uploads, cloud storage, and cross-device sync are locked behind the Unlimited paid plan.
Frequently asked questions about Whisperweb
What exactly is Whisper Web and how does it work?
Whisper Web is a browser-based speech recognition platform powered by OpenAI's Whisper AI model. It processes audio locally in your browser using WebGPU and WebAssembly, providing transcription without requiring downloads or server uploads.
Is my audio data private and secure?
Yes. In Free mode, all processing happens locally and audio never leaves your device. With the Unlimited plan, files are processed on secure cloud servers and are deleted immediately after transcription is complete.
Is Whisper Web free to use?
Yes, the Free plan allows unlimited transcriptions for files up to 200 MB and 20 minutes. For longer files (up to 10 hours/5 GB) and batch uploads, a Whisper Web Unlimited plan is available.
What languages are supported?
It supports over 100 languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. The AI automatically detects the spoken language without requiring manual selection.
Does Whisper Web work offline?
Yes, once the model is downloaded on your first visit, the Free plan works completely offline. The Unlimited cloud features do require an internet connection.