Const-me Whisper
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The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.
Whisper running on Windows via DirectCompute / GPGPU.
Best for windows desktops with consumer NVIDIA / AMD / Intel GPUs (no CUDA install). Pricing: free.
What it is
A C++ port of Whisper that runs the encoder + decoder on Direct3D 11 compute shaders. Works on any DX11 GPU on Windows, including iGPUs. MPL-2.0 / MIT-licensed.
Watch out for: Windows-only; uses HLSL compute shaders; no Linux/macOS port.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/Const-me/WhisperWhat people actually do with Const-me Whisper-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Const-me Whisper vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Const-me Whisper | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | No | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Const-me Whisper
Is Const-me Whisper free?
Yes. Const-me Whisper is free and open source.
Does Const-me Whisper work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Const-me Whisper runs on Windows. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Windows.
How do I install Const-me Whisper?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/Const-me/Whisper`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does Const-me Whisper support?
Const-me Whisper lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does Const-me Whisper identify different speakers?
No. Const-me Whisper does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does Const-me Whisper give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Const-me Whisper produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Const-me Whisper transcribe live audio?
No — Const-me Whisper works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Const-me Whisper HIPAA compliant?
Const-me Whisper does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of Const-me Whisper?
Windows-only; uses HLSL compute shaders; no Linux/macOS port.
Who is Const-me Whisper best for?
Windows desktops with consumer NVIDIA / AMD / Intel GPUs (no CUDA install).
Does Const-me Whisper run offline?
Const-me Whisper runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Const-me Whisper in the browser?
No — Const-me Whisper is a Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Const-me Whisper source code?
On GitHub at github.com/Const-me/Whisper.
What kind of tool is Const-me Whisper?
In this directory Const-me Whisper is filed under oss engine, windows, accelerator as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Const-me Whisper?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/const-me-whisper-alternatives comparing Const-me Whisper with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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