What is GoWhisper?
GoWhisper supports automatic language detection and manual selection from 99 languages, allowing users to choose local models with varying levels of accuracy based on their needs. It also accepts drag-and-drop imports of multiple audio/video formats, including WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, MOV, and MKV, and enables direct use of a microphone for real-time recording. Output can be exported in SRT, VTT, CSV, or TXT formats, making it suitable for workflows such as subtitle creation, content analysis, SEO optimization, and accessibility support.
Perfect for professionals who prioritize privacy and efficiency, such as researchers (transcribing and analyzing interview recordings), podcasters (generating blog posts and subtitles), and journalists (accurately transcribing press conferences and interviews).
Key features
Supports local speech recognition in 99 languages, enabling high-precision transcription without an internet connection.
Offers four export formats—SRT, VTT, CSV, and TXT—to meet diverse needs such as subtitling, data analysis, and document archiving.
Use cases and audience
Ideal for researchers, podcasters, content creators, journalists, small business owners, students, and other individuals who require secure, offline speech-to-text solutions.
- Researchers transcribe interviews or other audio materials for analysis and research.
- Podcasters transcribe their show content to create blog posts or produce subtitles for listeners.
- Content creators transcribe video content to enhance accessibility or improve search engine visibility.
Handles audio/video files in WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, MOV, MKV formats, or supports real-time microphone input.
Can export text transcriptions in SRT, TXT, VTT, or CSV formats.
Frequently asked questions
Is GoWhisper really free?
Yes, the Free version is available for free download, lifetime use, and unlimited transcriptions, with no subscription fees.
How many languages are supported?
It supports 99 languages, with automatic detection before transcription or manual selection.
How to use
- 01
Select language and AI model: automatically detect the language or manually choose from 99 languages; optionally use local models with varying levels of precision, such as Tiny or Base.
- 02
Import or record audio: drag-and-drop WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, MOV, MKV files, or record directly using a microphone.
- 03
Export transcription results: save in SRT, TXT, VTT, or CSV formats to suit different workflows.
- 04
Run offline: all processing is done locally—no uploads, no accounts, and no reliance on the cloud.
Benefits and limitations
Benefits
- Privacy-focused: In local mode, your data remains on your local machine
- No subscription fees: One-time payment, permanent use
- Supports multiple languages
- Offers multiple export formats
- Unlimited transcription
Limitations
- Linux support is still in progress
- API mode sends data to the OpenAI API for processing
- Automatic updates for Windows are still underway
Pricing and availability
One-time payment: $0 for the Free version, $25 for the Pro version; both include lifetime access and all future updates. The Pro version additionally includes all AI models, YouTube and podcast transcription, find-and-replace functionality, re-transcription, and priority support. A 30-day money-back guarantee is also provided.
- Pricing source
- https://gowhisper.io/
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-10-29
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-30
