Choose Whisper Web if…
- You need transcripts and SRT files, not voiceover
- Your recordings are under 20 minutes and you want them free
- You do not want to manage a minute balance
Choose Maestra if…
- You need AI voiceover, dubbing or voice cloning
- You want transcription in 125+ languages
- You want subtitles translated into other languages
Whisper Web vs Maestra at a glance
| Feature | Whisper Web | Maestra |
|---|---|---|
| Free use | Whisper Web20 minutes and 200 MB per file, no account | MaestraFree start; limits not listed on the pricing page |
| Pay as you go | Whisper WebNot needed for free files | MaestraUS$12 for 60 minutes of transcription |
| Transcription plans | Whisper WebUnlimited: US$20/mo or US$120/yr, no minute cap | MaestraLite US$23/mo, Basic US$39/mo, Premium US$79/mo |
| Where audio is processed | Whisper WebIn your browser on the free plan | MaestraUploaded to Maestra |
| Languages | Whisper Web99, translation into English | Maestra125+ listed |
| Subtitle files | Whisper WebSRT and VTT | MaestraSubtitle plans from US$39/mo |
| AI voiceover and dubbing | Whisper WebNot provided | MaestraVoiceover plans from US$39/mo |
Maestra facts from its official pages, checked 8 Nov 2026. Confirm current plans on each site.
Price
Whisper Web
Free local mode transcribes files up to 20 minutes and 200 MB each in your browser, with no account. The file is not uploaded for transcription. Unlimited is US$20 a month or US$120 a year for cloud transcription of files up to 10 hours or 5 GB.
Maestra
Pay as you go is US$12 for 60 credits (60 minutes of transcription). Transcription plans are Lite at US$23, Basic at US$39 and Premium at US$79 a month, with separate subtitle and voiceover plans from US$39 a month.
Verdict
For transcripts and subtitle files, Whisper Web costs less: free for short files, one flat plan for long ones. Maestra's plans make sense when you also buy voiceover.
Subtitles
Whisper Web
Every transcript exports as SRT or VTT. Edit the text and timing before you download, then add the file in your editor or video platform.
Maestra
Maestra has subtitle plans and can translate subtitles into other languages.
Verdict
For subtitles in the spoken language or in English, Whisper Web is free. For subtitles in many target languages, Maestra does more.
Where Maestra is stronger
AI voiceover, dubbing and voice cloning; 125+ listed languages; translated subtitles. Whisper Web does none of these: it transcribes speech and translates it into English only.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free Maestra alternative?
For transcripts and subtitle files, Whisper Web is free in your browser for files up to 20 minutes and 200 MB, with no account. Start with audio to text or the subtitle generator.
How much does Maestra cost?
As listed on 8 Nov 2026: pay as you go at US$12 per 60 credits, and transcription plans at US$23, US$39 and US$79 a month, with separate subtitle and voiceover plans.
Does Whisper Web do voiceover?
No. It focuses on transcripts and subtitle files.
Does Whisper Web have a minute limit?
Free files are limited to 20 minutes and 200 MB each, with no daily file count. Unlimited has no monthly minute cap and takes files up to 10 hours or 5 GB.