# Recommendations for private transcription tools?

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/recommendations-for-private-transcription-tools/27665
**Category:** Questions
**Tags:** software
**Created:** 2025-05-18T11:38:22Z
**Posts:** 10

## Post 1 by @jibs — 2025-05-18T11:38:23Z

Hi, I tried searching but only found Text-to-Speech alternatives.  
I’m looking to record a lot of text and was wondering about the best way to achieve Speech-to-Text with privacy respecting software.

Thank you!

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## Post 2 by @anon73250778 — 2025-05-19T01:28:24Z

I haven’t checked but the proliferation of generated AI YouTube channels, you should be able to host your own LLM and generate TTS somehow…

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## Post 3 by @ralzagha — 2026-06-01T21:52:51Z

I want to adopt a transcription tool, but unsure on what is the best one for ease of use + privacy. What are folks using these days / best when it comes to privacy guarantees?

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## Post 4 by @FranklyFlawless — 2026-06-02T04:20:40Z

On my self-hosted Open WebUI instance, it uses Faster Whisper locally:

> **[GitHub - SYSTRAN/faster-whisper: Faster Whisper transcription with CTranslate2](https://github.com/SYSTRAN/faster-whisper)**
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> Faster Whisper transcription with CTranslate2

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## Post 5 by @ralzagha — 2026-06-02T04:53:39Z

thanks for sharing, what pushed you to use faster whisper? any problems with it so far?

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## Post 6 by @FranklyFlawless — 2026-06-02T05:13:15Z

It is simply the default STT option. I do not use it often, but it carries the same problems as other transcription software, you need a good microphone, clear pronounciation, controlled room ambiance, etc.

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## Post 7 by @ralzagha — 2026-06-02T16:15:59Z

I’ll check it out, thanks for the tip!

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## Post 8 by @ashh — 2026-06-12T17:47:14Z

how has it been so far?

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## Post 9 by @mangomango — 2026-06-12T21:27:41Z

Framasoft developed an apl for transcription called Lokas. lokas.app

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## Post 10 by @nubeovejita27 — 2026-06-15T00:09:51Z

For privacy, I’d keep the first filter simple: does the audio leave your device? Local Whisper options are usually the safer starting point than a polished cloud service, because raw voice recordings and transcripts can contain a lot more personal detail than people expect. If setup effort matters, I’d try a small local Whisper app first, then only move to something self-hosted like faster-whisper if you need batches or a web UI.