kitio.aiAdded Oct 28, 2026
MacWhisper
FreemiumPrivate on-device transcription for Mac using Whisper models
What is MacWhisper?
MacWhisper runs OpenAI's Whisper and other speech models locally on your Mac to transcribe files, meetings and dictation without sending audio to the cloud. Journalists, researchers and privacy-minded users rely on it, and the Pro version is a one-time purchase.
You drag in audio or video, choose a model size, and get a timestamped transcript you can edit, translate and export as text or subtitles. Pro adds larger models, batch processing, speaker detection, system-wide dictation and optional AI summaries with your own API key.
Features
- On-device transcription
- Multiple Whisper models
- Batch processing
- Subtitle export
- System-wide dictation
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Organization
Jordi Bruin
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Listed by kitio.ai · unverified owner
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Paid options from
- Not listed
MacWhisper plans
Free
Free
- Local Whisper transcription
- Smaller models
Pro
€64 one-time
- Lifetime license
- Larger, faster models
- System-wide dictation
- Cloud AI providers
Prices in USD, checked Oct 28, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm on the MacWhisper site.Official pricing
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Audio never leaves your Mac
- One-time payment for Pro
- Fast on Apple silicon
Cons
- Mac and iPhone only
- Two editions with confusing pricing
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What is MacWhisper?
MacWhisper runs OpenAI's Whisper and other speech models locally on your Mac to transcribe files, meetings and dictation without sending audio to the cloud. Journalists, researchers and privacy-minded users rely on it, and the Pro version is a one-time purchase.
How much does MacWhisper cost?
MacWhisper is freemium.
Is there a free version of MacWhisper?
Yes. MacWhisper has a free plan, and paid plans add more usage and features.
What are the main features of MacWhisper?
On-device transcription, Multiple Whisper models, Batch processing, Subtitle export, System-wide dictation.
Who makes MacWhisper?
MacWhisper is made by Jordi Bruin.
What are the best alternatives to MacWhisper?
Popular alternatives include TurboScribe, AccurateScribe.ai, Rev.