EKHOS AI
Secure offline AI transcription for legal, medical, and sensitive recordings
Founded
2024
Starting Price
$0
Category
AI & Machine Learning
Last updated March 5, 2026
About EKHOS AI
EKHOS AI is a privacy-first offline transcription application for Windows that converts audio and video files to text entirely on-device, with no cloud processing or data transmission. Built for legal, medical, and enterprise professionals, it supports 98 languages, speaker identification, and unlimited transcription without per-minute fees. The software uses OpenAI Whisper under the hood with local SQLite storage to keep all recordings and transcripts on the user's machine.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- True offline operation — no cloud dependency, suitable for classified or privileged recordings
- No per-minute pricing — unlimited transcription removes cost anxiety for long recordings
- Strong privacy architecture with local storage, AES encryption, and per-transcript access controls
- Built for professional verticals with timestamped segments, speaker diarization, and synced proofreading
- GPU acceleration significantly speeds up transcription on compatible NVIDIA hardware
Key Features
Offline Processing
All transcription runs locally on-device using AI — no internet required, no data sent to cloud servers.
Speaker Identification
Automatically detects and labels multiple speakers; users can rename speaker labels for clarity.
98-Language Support
Transcribes audio and video in 98 languages, suitable for multilingual professional environments.
Bulk Transcription
Process multiple audio/video files simultaneously without queuing or waiting.
Live Microphone Transcription
Captures and transcribes real-time speech from microphone input or system audio.
Multi-Format Support
Compatible with MP3, MP4, WAV, MKV, AVI, MPEG, and other major audio/video formats.
Built-in Proofreading Editor
Integrated media player and text editor that highlights transcript segments in sync with audio/video playback.
Pricing
Free
$0
- Basic offline transcription
- Limited file format support
- Limited language support
- Single file processing
Premium
$9/user/month
Best For
Legal Transcription
Law firms transcribe depositions, hearings, and client interviews locally to maintain attorney-client privilege.
Medical Documentation
Clinicians convert recorded consultations and dictations into text while complying with privacy requirements.
Investigative Journalism
Journalists transcribe off-the-record interviews and sensitive source recordings without uploading to third-party servers.
Academic Research
Researchers transcribe interviews, focus groups, and lectures in multiple languages for qualitative analysis.
