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whisper.cpp

C/C++ port of OpenAI's Whisper for fast local transcription on CPUs, Apple Silicon and GPUs, with CLI and server.

  • ggml-org (open source)
  • Local only
  • Free, open source

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Vendor
ggml-org (open source)
Approach
Engines & APIs
Where it runs
Runs only on your own hardware
Interface
Command line, API
Skill level
Advanced: command line, node graphs or self-hosting
Price
Free, open source
Pricing notes
Free and open source (MIT).
Source code
Open source (MIT)
GitHub stars
54.5k (18 Oct 2026)
Last verified
18 Oct 2026

Price from github.com, 18 Oct 2026.

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