Whisper
Whisper is an open-source Android app and input method editor (IME) that brings OpenAI's Whisper speech recognition model to mobile devices for completely offline use. It supports both standalone transcription/translation and system-wide voice input via the keyboard. Models are downloaded once from Hugging Face; all processing happens locally. The app works with any compatible keyboard such as HeliBoard and includes features like editable results and language support.
FreeMITWebAndroidSelf-hosted
610stars
36forks
5features
2024since
Overview
5 featuresIn the AI space, Whisper takes a focused approach. It focuses on performing accurate speech-to-text transcription and translation completely offline on Android devices. Whisper is an open-source project aimed at android users needing offline dictation. Whisper costs nothing to use. It runs on the web and Android, and it can be self-hosted.
It is developed by woheller69, and it first shipped in 2024. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 610 stars and 1 commit in the last 90 days. Among its 5 catalogued features are Offline Speech Recognition, Voice-to-Text IME, and Language Translation. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.
- Offline Speech Recognition
- Voice-to-Text IME
- Language Translation
- Model Download
- HeliBoard Integration
Tags
whisper-imeoffline-sttvoice-inputlocal-speech-recognitionandroid-keyboard
AI capabilities
Audio
Inference: LocalWeights: Open
Built with & integrations
AI providers
local_oss
Runs on
BrowserAndroidSelf-hosted
Trust & compliance
License
MIT
Verified signals
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about Whisper
- What does Whisper do?
- Whisper focuses on performing accurate speech-to-text transcription and translation completely offline on Android devices. It is catalogued under AI on PulseGate.
- Who is Whisper for?
- Whisper is an open-source project built for android users needing offline dictation.
- Does Whisper have a free plan?
- Yes — Whisper is free to use.
- What platforms does Whisper run on?
- Whisper runs on the web and Android. It can also be self-hosted.
- Is Whisper still active?
- The GitHub repository shows 1 commit in the last 90 days.
- What are alternatives to Whisper?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Whisper Noise, Whisper Speaker Recognition, and Whisper.Whisper NoiseWhisper Speaker RecognitionWhisper
- Who makes Whisper?
- Whisper is developed by woheller69.
- How long has Whisper been around?
- Whisper first shipped in 2024.
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