What is MacWhisper?
Drag-and-drop transcription of recordings, YouTube links and calls, plus dictation in any Mac app.
Who is MacWhisper best for?
MacWhisper is best for journalists, researchers and podcasters who transcribe recordings and calls privately on a Mac.
Transcribing interviews, lectures and podcasts privately
Recording Zoom and Teams calls without a bot
Subtitles for video in .srt and .vtt
How much does MacWhisper cost?
MacWhisper has a free version, and MacWhisper Pro is a one-time €64 license with lifetime updates instead of a subscription.
- Transcribe mp3, wav, m4a, mov, mp4 and other files
- Export to .txt, .srt and .vtt
- System-wide dictation in 100 languages
- Speaker recognition, batch and YouTube transcription
- Records Zoom, Teams, Webex and other calls
- Your own AI keys, watched folders and a CLI
Pro is a single payment that includes lifetime updates. MacWhisper is sold only through its Gumroad page and the Mac App Store; macwhisper.com is the official site. Full pricing on macwhisper.com. We checked these prices on .
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What are the best MacWhisper alternatives?
Two tools on Recaply do MacWhisper's job.
Questions about MacWhisper
What is MacWhisper?
Drag-and-drop transcription of recordings, YouTube links and calls, plus dictation in any Mac app.
Who is MacWhisper for?
MacWhisper is best for journalists, researchers and podcasters who transcribe recordings and calls privately on a Mac.
Is MacWhisper free?
Yes. MacWhisper has a free plan: transcribe mp3, wav, m4a, mov, mp4 and other files.
How much does MacWhisper cost?
MacWhisper's paid plans are MacWhisper Pro at €64 one-time, per license.
What are the best MacWhisper alternatives?
The closest alternatives on Recaply are Aiko and Superwhisper.
Where can I try MacWhisper?
On its official website, macwhisper.com.
Does MacWhisper work offline?
Yes. MacWhisper transcribes with local models on your Mac, so recordings do not have to leave the computer. Cloud AI is optional: Pro can use your own keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others, or local models through Ollama and LM Studio.
Is MacWhisper a subscription?
No. MacWhisper Pro is one €64 payment per license with lifetime updates, and the free version has no time limit.
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