Whisper Standalone (Purfview)
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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.
Single-EXE Whisper for Windows + Linux, no dependencies.
Best for non-technical users who want a fast, offline transcriber without installing Python. Pricing: free.
What it is
Pre-compiled standalone executables wrapping faster-whisper with the latest CTranslate2. Distributed as zipped releases — point it at a file and go. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Faster-whisper based; no Mac build; binary releases lag upstream sometimes.
Install / use
Download release binary
What people actually do with Whisper Standalone (Purfview)-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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Whisper Standalone (Purfview) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Whisper Standalone (Purfview) | 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, Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Whisper Standalone (Purfview)
Is Whisper Standalone (Purfview) free?
Yes. Whisper Standalone (Purfview) is free and open source.
Does Whisper Standalone (Purfview) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Whisper Standalone (Purfview) runs on Windows and Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Windows and Linux.
How do I install Whisper Standalone (Purfview)?
Download the installer for your platform from the vendor. No terminal needed.
How many languages does Whisper Standalone (Purfview) support?
Whisper Standalone (Purfview) lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does Whisper Standalone (Purfview) identify different speakers?
No. Whisper Standalone (Purfview) 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 Whisper Standalone (Purfview) give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Whisper Standalone (Purfview) produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Whisper Standalone (Purfview) transcribe live audio?
No — Whisper Standalone (Purfview) works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Whisper Standalone (Purfview) HIPAA compliant?
Whisper Standalone (Purfview) 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 Whisper Standalone (Purfview)?
Faster-whisper based; no Mac build; binary releases lag upstream sometimes.
Who is Whisper Standalone (Purfview) best for?
Non-technical users who want a fast, offline transcriber without installing Python.
Does Whisper Standalone (Purfview) run offline?
Whisper Standalone (Purfview) runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Whisper Standalone (Purfview) in the browser?
No — Whisper Standalone (Purfview) is a Windows and Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Whisper Standalone (Purfview) source code?
On GitHub at github.com/Purfview/whisper-standalone-win.
What kind of tool is Whisper Standalone (Purfview)?
In this directory Whisper Standalone (Purfview) is filed under oss engine, windows, cli as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Whisper Standalone (Purfview)?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/purfview-whisper-standalone-alternatives comparing Whisper Standalone (Purfview) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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