Turn your voice into text. On your own PC.
Dictate notes, emails, and drafts with local Whisper models. Install StarWhisper, choose your microphone, and speak. No Python or command-line setup.
Windows 10/11. Free: 2,000/week. No card required. Pro also available at $80/year.
Local transcription processes audio on your PC. Internet is needed for initial model downloads, optional cloud features, and periodic Pro license checks.
Choose a local model
Start with Tiny, Base, or Small on Free. Download the model with an internet connection, then use local mode to process your dictation on your PC.
Try a short sentence
Select your microphone and check its level. Make your first recording short so you can confirm that StarWhisper hears you before dictating a longer passage.
Dictate into your work
Use a hotkey to record, then insert the text into a compatible Windows text field. Review names, numbers, and punctuation before sharing your work.
Start Free, or choose Pro for heavier work.
You do not need to finish a free trial before buying Pro. Both plans use the Windows desktop app.
Try it with your microphone
$0
- 2,000 words per week.
- Tiny, Base, and Small local models.
- No account or payment card required.
More capacity and model choice
$10/month
Or $80 billed yearly. Prices in USD.
- Unlimited transcription and all supported local models.
- Transcribe existing audio and video files.
- Optional cloud transcription when you want it.
After purchase, sign in to the app using the email you used at checkout.
Does it work offline?
Local-mode transcription runs on your computer after the model is downloaded. Initial setup, downloads, optional cloud features, and periodic Pro license checks need internet. This is not a promise that every feature works without a connection indefinitely.
Do I need a powerful graphics card?
A supported GPU can speed up local transcription, but speed depends on your hardware and model. Begin with a smaller model and check the result on your PC. Larger Pro models need more memory and processing power.
Download StarWhisper and test it in your real workflow.
Use it on one email, one note, and one longer paragraph. If it saves time there, it is worth keeping.