Starwhisper
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StarWhisper is a privacy-first voice dictation app for Windows that runs OpenAI's Whisper model locally on your computer via whisper.cpp. Press a hotkey, speak, and transcribed text types itself into whatever window has focus, including ChatGPT, VS Code, Word, Slack, email, or any text field. Free tier: 500 words per day with no account, no credit card, no internet required after install. Pro tier: $10 per month or $80 per year unlocks unlimited dictation, all five Whisper models including Medium and Large, file transcription for WAV, MP3, and video, and CUDA acceleration on NVIDIA GPUs. Built for users who care about voice data staying on their device. Works fully offline. 99 supported transcription languages. App UI translated into 11 languages. 30-day money-back guarantee on Pro.
Key Features:
- Runs OpenAI Whisper locally via whisper.cpp, no cloud required
- Hotkey-driven dictation that types into any Windows app
- Free tier: 500 words per day, no account, no credit card
- Pro tier: $10/month, unlimited words, all 5 Whisper models
- Five Whisper model sizes: Tiny, Base, Small, Medium, Large
- CUDA acceleration on NVIDIA GPUs (5 to 10x speedup)
- Works fully offline after install
- 99 supported transcription languages
Use Cases:
- Hands-free typing for writers, developers, doctors, lawyers, academics
- Dictating into ChatGPT, VS Code, Word, Slack, email, browser
- Voice notes that stay on your device (privacy-first)
- Transcribing audio and video files locally
- Accessibility for users with RSI or limited hand mobility
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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Typing long documents manually is a slow process that often leads to physical strain and a loss of creative flow during long sessions. A useful trick is using small local models for quick drafts to save on processing power while keeping the heavy models only for final polished versions. Do you have plans to add custom voice commands for specific software shortcuts like coding or formatting?
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