Whisper-WebUI

What it does

A Gradio front-end over several Whisper implementations — openai/whisper, faster-whisper and others — that turns audio or video into subtitle files, with speaker diarisation and translation available, plus a Colab notebook if you would rather not install anything. Local runs keep audio on the machine; the YouTube import and translation features do reach out, which is the distinction that matters for confidential recordings. 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 keyRequired
• Sends data onlineYes

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

Whisper-WebUI FAQ

Is Whisper-WebUI free?

Whisper-WebUI itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use Whisper-WebUI?

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

Does Whisper-WebUI work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use Whisper-WebUI 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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