Model Selection
Echophrase uses OpenAI’s Whisper models. Choose the right one for your needs.Available Models
| Model | Size | Speed | Accuracy | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny | ~75 MB | Fastest | Good | Quick notes, low-end hardware |
| Base | ~150 MB | Fast | Better | Daily use, balanced |
| Small | ~500 MB | Medium | Great | Professional use |
| Medium | ~1.5 GB | Slower | Excellent | High accuracy needs |
| Large | ~3 GB | Slowest | Best | Maximum accuracy |
Recommendations
- CPU only: Start with Tiny or Base
- NVIDIA GPU: Base or Small for best balance
- High-end GPU: Medium or Large for maximum accuracy
Changing Models
- Open Echophrase settings
- Navigate to AI Model
- Select your preferred model
- Wait for the download to complete (~1-2 minutes)
Models are downloaded once and cached locally. Switching between downloaded models is instant.