OpenAI Whisper
Open-source speech recognition
AI & Local LLMsMITWindows · macOS · LinuxPopular
About OpenAI Whisper
Whisper transcribes audio in 99 languages with near-human robustness, running locally via Python or faster-whisper builds. Free, unlimited transcription for podcasts, meetings and research.
OpenAI Whisper is completely free and open source (MIT) — no trials, no subscriptions, no locked features. Always download from the official website to avoid bundled malware.
Free alternative to: Rev / paid transcription services
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