whisper-turbo

What it does

Transcription entirely in the browser via WebGPU, so audio never leaves the device — aimed at adding transcription to a web or Electron app without standing up a backend. Officially Chromium on Windows and macOS; Linux and Safari are uncertain. Development stopped in February 2024 and in-browser inference moved on considerably since, so check newer options before building on it. Apache-2.0.

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 lineRequired
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

whisper-turbo FAQ

Is whisper-turbo free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use whisper-turbo?

It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.

Does whisper-turbo work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use whisper-turbo commercially?

The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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