WhisperDesk on Linux
Build from the open source or run the desktop build on Linux — same pay-once license, no telemetry.
Setup on Linux
Download the installer
Download the latest WhisperDesk installer from the GitHub Releases page (https://github.com/bensblueprints/whisper-transcriber-mvp/releases) — or build it yourself from the MIT source.
Install
Run the installer — one click, no terminal, no account to create.
Run it locally
WhisperDesk runs 100% on your machine — no account, no telemetry, and it keeps working with the Wi-Fi off.
What works offline: everything. WhisperDesk is a desktop app — once it's installed, no feature needs a connection to us.
WhisperDesk on Linux — honest answers
Is it really free on GitHub?
Yes — MIT-licensed at github.com/bensblueprints/whisper-transcriber-mvp, and it always will be. The $39 buys the signed installer, 1-click setup and updates.
How fast is it?
Depends on your CPU and model size. The tiny/base models typically run faster than real time on a modern machine; medium trades speed for accuracy.