VoicePad
GPU-accelerated transcription. Private by design. Your audio never leaves your machine.
Quick Start
uvx voicepad
Requirements
Requires uv to be installed. Runs in an isolated environment.
Features
Private by Design
Your audio never leaves your machine. Not "we promise we don't look" — there is literally no server to send your data to.
Free Forever
No API keys, no accounts, no usage limits, no subscriptions. Just run it. The only cost is electricity.
GPU Accelerated
NVIDIA CUDA support included. No separate CUDA install needed. Transcribe in seconds, not minutes.
Global Hotkey
Press your hotkey in any app — browser, editor, notes. Recording starts instantly. Transcription auto-copies to clipboard.
Streaming Transcription
Text appears live as you speak. No waiting until the end. See your words materialize in real-time.
Complete History
Every recording and transcription saved automatically. Re-transcribe with better models anytime.
System Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Python | 3.13 or newer |
| OS | Windows, Linux |
| GPU | NVIDIA |
| Microphone | Any input device |
Ready to Start?
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