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Fast, accurate offline transcription of audio and video files on Mac using OpenAI Whisper.
✓ Where it shines / best for
- Researchers and journalists transcribing recorded interviews
- Podcast and video producers needing batch file transcription
- Privacy-conscious Mac users wanting fully offline transcription
- Students transcribing lectures and recordings
✕ Not the best fit for
- Users needing live real-time system-wide dictation
- Windows or iOS users (macOS only)
- Teams needing collaboration or cloud sync features
Features
- ✓ Free tier
- ✓ On-device / offline
- ✓ Open source
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | forever | Smaller Whisper models (Tiny, Base); transcription of individual files; genuine free tier, not time-limited |
| Pro (Gumroad) | €59 | one-time | ~$69 USD; all Whisper model sizes including Large-v3/v4; batch transcription; YouTube URL import; speaker diarization; 25% discount available for students/journalists/nonprofits; 7-day refund |
| Pro (App Store) | $6.99 | month | App Store subscription version (branded Whisper Transcription); alternatively $29.99/year or $99.99 lifetime |
Prices change often — confirm on the vendor's site before buying.
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