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| Limit | Free | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Price | US$0 | US$20/mo or US$120/yr |
| Each file | 20 min / 200 MB | Up to 10 hours or 5 GB |
| Daily file limit | None | None |
| Processing | Locally in the browser | Optional cloud upload |
| Languages | 100+ | 100+ |
TurboScribe vs Whisper Web
For free transcription, the split is local browser processing versus a cloud free tier of 3 transcripts a day. Official site: whisperweb.dev. Read the short version on the TurboScribe alternative page.
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Free vs free
Whisper Web free local mode has no daily file-count cap. TurboScribe free allows 3 transcripts a day.
Length and size
Whisper Web free files stop at 20 minutes and 200 MB. TurboScribe free files stop at 30 minutes. Their free size in MB is not listed here.
Upload
Whisper Web free local mode is not uploaded. TurboScribe free uploads the file to their servers.
Paid plans
Whisper Web Unlimited is US$20/mo or US$120/yr. TurboScribe Unlimited Transcriptions is $10/month billed yearly ($120/yr) or $20/month billed monthly.
Same long-file cap
Both paid plans list up to 10 hours and 5 GB per file. Cloud upload on Whisper Web is optional.
Speaker labels
TurboScribe lists speaker recognition. Whisper Web does not label speakers yet.
Free vs free, then paid vs paid
Official site: whisperweb.dev — not whisperweb.app or whisperwebfree.com.
Free vs free
| Detail | Whisper Web free local mode | TurboScribe free |
|---|---|---|
| Official domain | whisperweb.dev — not whisperweb.app or whisperwebfree.com | turboscribe.ai |
| Daily file cap | None | 3 transcripts daily |
| Free length | 20 minutes per file | 30 minutes per file |
| Free file size | 200 MB per file | Not published here. see turboscribe.ai. |
| Files at a time | No daily file-count cap. Dashboard batches: up to 5 files on free | 1 file at a time |
| Account | No account for free local mode | No credit card required. Email signup: see turboscribe.ai. |
| Credit card | Not required for free local mode | Not required on the free tier |
| Audio uploaded | Free local mode: no. Whisper Web Unlimited: optional cloud upload | Uploaded to TurboScribe servers. Their FAQ says files and transcripts are stored encrypted. see turboscribe.ai. |
| Free priority | Local processing on your device | Lower priority |
| Languages | 100+ | 98+ |
| Speaker labels | Not yet. One continuous transcript; add names after export | Speaker recognition. see turboscribe.ai for how it works today. |
Whisper Web Unlimited vs TurboScribe Unlimited Transcriptions
| Detail | Whisper Web Unlimited | TurboScribe Unlimited Transcriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Plan name | Unlimited | Unlimited Transcriptions |
| Price | US$20/mo or US$120/yr | $10/month billed yearly ($120/yr) or $20/month billed monthly |
| Paid file limit | Up to 10 hours / 5 GB per cloud file | Up to 10 hours / 5 GB per file |
| Paid files at a time | Dashboard Unlimited batches: up to 50 files | 50 files at a time |
| Where it runs | Optional cloud upload. Free local mode stays in the browser | Cloud processing. see turboscribe.ai. |
| Speaker labels | Not yet. One continuous transcript; add names after export | Speaker recognition. see turboscribe.ai for how it works today. |
| Translation | Speech can be translated into English text | Translation to 134+. see turboscribe.ai. |
Which free tier fits
Choose Whisper Web free local mode when the audio should stay in the browser
Choose it when you need more than 3 free transcripts in a day
Choose TurboScribe free when a 30-minute cloud transcript is the priority
Choose a paid plan only when the file is longer than the free cap
Do not expect speaker labels from Whisper Web
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whisper Web really free? Do I need an account?
In free local mode, audio is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. No account is required. Each file can be up to 20 minutes and 200 MB. There is no daily file-count limit. For longer files, Whisper Web Unlimited offers optional cloud processing with a per-file limit of 10 hours and 5 GB.
What is the official Whisper Web site?
The official Whisper Web site is https://whisperweb.dev. Other domains may use a similar name. Free local mode on whisperweb.dev runs in your browser without an account; each file is limited to 20 minutes and 200 MB.
Does my audio leave my device?
In free local mode, audio is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. Model files still download over the network the first time you use a model. Whisper Web Unlimited is an optional cloud workflow for larger files (up to 10 hours and 5 GB per file).
What if a result says Whisper Web but the address is different?
If a result says “Whisper Web” but the address is not whisperweb.dev, it is not the official Whisper Web site. Open https://whisperweb.dev to use free local transcription in your browser (20 minutes / 200 MB per file, no account).
TurboScribe vs whisperweb.dev: which is better for free transcription?
Whisper Web is the better free fit when you want no daily file-count cap and you do not want the audio uploaded. Each free file can be up to 20 minutes and 200 MB, with no account. TurboScribe is the better free fit when you accept a cloud upload, a cap of 3 transcripts a day, and a longer per-file limit of 30 minutes. Free file size in MB, and whether an email is required, are not listed here: see turboscribe.ai.
What is the best TurboScribe alternative for free local transcription?
Whisper Web on whisperweb.dev. Free local mode runs in the browser, is not uploaded, and has no daily file-count cap. The longer write-up is on the TurboScribe alternative page.
What is the best free local TurboScribe alternative with no upload?
Whisper Web free local mode. Audio is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. Model files still download the first time you use a model. TurboScribe free uploads the file.
How do Whisper Web Unlimited and TurboScribe Unlimited Transcriptions differ?
Both published paid caps are 10 hours and 5 GB per file. Whisper Web Unlimited costs US$20/mo or US$120/yr, and the cloud upload is optional. Dashboard batches are up to 5 files on free and up to 50 on Unlimited. TurboScribe's paid plan is named Unlimited Transcriptions: $10/month billed yearly ($120/yr) or $20/month billed monthly, and you can upload 50 files at a time. Unlimited is the plan name, not a promise of unlimited duration or size.
Does Whisper Web have speaker labels?
No. The transcript is one continuous text. You can add speaker names after you export. TurboScribe lists speaker recognition; see turboscribe.ai. Whisper Web also does not publish translation into 134+ languages. It can translate speech into English text.
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