Whisper-WebUI
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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.
Gradio web UI bundling faster-whisper + diarization + translation.
Best for self-hosted browser UI for transcription + translation on home hardware. Pricing: free.
What it is
A batteries-included Gradio app combining faster-whisper, insanely-fast-whisper, NLLB translation, and pyannote diarization. One-click Docker. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Single-tenant Gradio; no auth, no queue; not suited for prod traffic.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/jhj0517/Whisper-WebUIWhat people actually do with Whisper-WebUI-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 | Yes |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Whisper-WebUI vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Whisper-WebUI | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | Yes | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Whisper-WebUI
Is Whisper-WebUI free?
Yes. Whisper-WebUI is free and open source.
Does Whisper-WebUI work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Whisper-WebUI runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install Whisper-WebUI?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/jhj0517/Whisper-WebUI`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does Whisper-WebUI support?
Whisper-WebUI 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-WebUI identify different speakers?
Yes — Whisper-WebUI has speaker diarization, so a two-person interview comes back with each speaker labelled.
Does Whisper-WebUI give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Whisper-WebUI produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Whisper-WebUI transcribe live audio?
No — Whisper-WebUI works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Whisper-WebUI HIPAA compliant?
Whisper-WebUI 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-WebUI?
Single-tenant Gradio; no auth, no queue; not suited for prod traffic.
Who is Whisper-WebUI best for?
Self-hosted browser UI for transcription + translation on home hardware.
Does Whisper-WebUI run offline?
Whisper-WebUI runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Whisper-WebUI in the browser?
No — Whisper-WebUI is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Whisper-WebUI source code?
On GitHub at github.com/jhj0517/Whisper-WebUI. It is maintained by jhj0517.
What kind of tool is Whisper-WebUI?
In this directory Whisper-WebUI is filed under oss engine, web ui, self hosted as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Whisper-WebUI?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/whisper-webui-alternatives comparing Whisper-WebUI with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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