whisper-web

What it does

Turns recordings into text like other hosted transcribers, except the processing happens inside your own browser tab, so the audio never reaches a server - which makes it usable for material that cannot leave the organisation, and it keeps working if the connection drops. Nothing to install. The first load pulls down several hundred megabytes of model, and speed depends on your machine, so anything over an hour is better handled by a desktop app such as Buzz.

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 onlineYes

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

whisper-web FAQ

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

No install needed — it runs in the browser.

Does whisper-web work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use 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.

"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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