100% local processing. No cloud uploads. No accounts. No data collection.
Every word uploaded to remote servers for processing
Your voice data stored indefinitely (or 'as long as legally required')
Used to train AI models—your voice becomes training data
Data breaches happen. Your audio could be exposed.
Cloud dictation is convenient but risky. Whisper Cheap runs 100% on your PC.
The AI model runs entirely on your computer. Your voice never leaves your machine. No cloud servers, no uploads, no internet required after installation.
Download, install, and start using immediately. Zero friction, zero data collection. No email, no passwords, no tracking. You own your data completely.
Source code on GitHub. Anyone can review exactly what the app does. No hidden data collection, no backdoors. Transparency equals trust.
Certain professions require absolute privacy. Whisper Cheap is built for them.
Attorney-client privilege is sacred. Dictate sensitive case notes on your PC, not the cloud.
Patient data and medical notes. HIPAA-conscious. Local processing means no risk of cloud storage violations.
Protect sources. Draft sensitive articles. Your voice stays private, your work stays yours.
Confidential meetings, strategy notes, proprietary information. Never leaves your computer.
You value your privacy. You do not want tech companies training AI on your voice.
| Feature | Whisper Cheap | Cloud Services |
|---|---|---|
| Voice upload | Never uploaded | Always uploaded |
| Data storage | Your PC only | Company servers (6mo-3yr typical) |
| Account required | No | Yes (email verification) |
| Open source | Yes (MIT license) | No (proprietary) |
| Data collection | None | Yes (analytics, usage patterns) |
| Training data | Never used | Possibly (check terms) |
| Internet required | No (after install) | Always |
| Breach risk | Local only | Cloud servers vulnerable |
| Third-party access | No | Yes (subpoenas, laws) |
| Transparency | Source code auditable | Black box |
100% yes. The AI model runs on your PC. Your microphone input is processed locally and never sent to any server. You can verify this by monitoring your network traffic or reviewing the open source code.
You control it completely. Whisper Cheap stores transcriptions in local SQLite database on your PC. You can delete them anytime. We do not keep copies, backups, or access logs.
Only if your employer has direct access to your computer or network. Whisper Cheap does not send data to any company server, so no employer dashboard exists. Your dictation is invisible to anyone but you.
Whisper Cheap itself is HIPAA-friendly because no data leaves your computer. However, HIPAA compliance depends on your overall setup. Consult with your compliance officer. The local nature of the software eliminates the biggest HIPAA risk: cloud storage.
No. We do not track how often you use it, what you dictate, or where you use it. Zero telemetry, zero analytics, zero beacons.
All your local data (transcription history, settings, audio files) stays on your PC or gets deleted based on your preference. Nothing is synced to our servers because we do not have servers.
Check the source code on GitHub. Run a network monitoring tool (Wireshark) while using the app. You will see zero outbound connections to remote servers. The code is MIT licensed and auditable.
Yes. Whisper Cheap is open source. If we ever added cloud features, the community would fork the project. Privacy is a core principle, not a feature.
Download Whisper Cheap. Process audio locally. Keep your data yours.
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