Audience
Bloggers, Students, Virtual Assistants, Professionals needing private offline transcription
About StarWhisper
StarWhisper is free voice-to-text software for Windows that lets you dictate anywhere with AI-powered transcription. It works offline with local Whisper AI or connects to OpenAI for 99% accuracy. Features include 29+ languages, GPU acceleration, wake word activation, auto-paste, file transcription, and multiple AI models. A free tier (500 words/day) covers casual use, while Pro plans unlock unlimited transcription and all models.
Key Features:
- Offline transcription with local Whisper AI
- GPU acceleration for fast processing
- 29+ language support
- Wake word activation
- Auto-paste into any app
- File transcription
- Multiple AI model sizes
- OpenAI API integration
Use Cases:
- Dictate documents and emails
- Transcribe meeting recordings
- Voice-driven coding and notes
- Accessibility for users with mobility issues
- Multi-language content creation
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$10
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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Company Information
StarWhisper
Founded: 2025
Switzerland
starwhisper.ai
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Windows
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