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Offline transcription app built around Whisper, with export tools, live transcription, and optional OpenAI Whisper API support.

BYOK + BYOM
Platform
Desktop app
Submitted by
Blake Anderson
Listed
Apr 2, 2026

Decision snapshot

Quality

Production-ready

Ready for serious regular use. Appears actively maintained.

Price

Open source

Free and open source. Self-host it yourself — no API key or subscription needed.

Control

Flexible, but more to manage

Supports both provider APIs and local or custom models, which is powerful if you actually want that flexibility.

Worth paying for?

Strong when control matters more than polish

People who want a practical local transcription app first, while still having the option to use the OpenAI Whisper API when it makes sense.

Best for
People who want a practical local transcription app first, while still having the option to use the OpenAI Whisper API when it makes sense.
Setup
Beginner-friendly

Pricing

Pricing model
Open source

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