Whisper Free: free local dictation for Windows, no subscription or cloud needed
ChrisGPT · x · 2026-09-27
A developer released Whisper Free (0.3.6 beta, 396MB), a Windows dictation tool with fully local speech recognition—no account, API key, or subscription.
- System-wide dictation that follows the focused text field; switch targets mid-recording; Cursor insertion confirmed
- Transparent glass-style recorder with live voice bars
- Local personal dictionary with custom correction rules, no extra AI model needed
- Free local history and export
- Unsigned beta: Windows may show a warning; password fields aren't supported; history is stored unencrypted locally by default
Related event: Whisper Free Launches as Free Offline Dictation Tool for Windows(2 posts)→
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