Popularity
★ 230
Last update
January 2024
License / pricing
Not stated
Category
Meetings & transcription
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 12 Sept 2026We opened the hosted demo and confirmed it was running.
Where this sits among the 67 tools we list in Meetings & transcription
- Works without using a terminal45 of 67
- No API key required54 of 67
- Keeps your data on your own machine34 of 67
- Runs on a phone alone16 of 67
- Commercial use confirmed as allowed53 of 67
Only 3 of the 67 meet all of the conditions above.
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
What it does
Distil Whisper Web
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyFor advanced users
- Command lineNot required
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
distil-whisper-web FAQ
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use distil-whisper-web?
- No install needed — it runs in the browser.
- Does distil-whisper-web work on a phone?
- Yes, it works on a phone.
- Can I use distil-whisper-web commercially?
- The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| distil-whisper-web (this page) | Not needed | Not needed | No | Yes | Yes |
| whisper-web | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| WhisperLive | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| whisper-web | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.