MacWhisper
Mac app that transcribes audio files and dictation with models that run on the Mac, with optional cloud providers.
YOUR DEVICE
“Process sensitive content locally without data ever leaving your Mac.”
macwhisper.com, checked 28 Sep 2026
“All transcription is done on your device, no data leaves your machine. This makes MacWhisper a great app for sensitive audio such as interviews.”
goodsnooze.gumroad.com, checked 28 Sep 2026
ConditionalCloud only if you add a provider
THE CLOUD
“Easily switch between different models hosted remotely or locally on your Mac.”
macwhisper.com, checked 28 Sep 2026
- Price
- €64 one-time payment, Pro license
- Free plan
- Yes
- Trial
- None (free tier instead); 7-day refund on Pro
- Platforms
- Mac, iPhone
- Use
- Transcription, Dictation
- Works offline
- Stated by the vendor
- Status
- Operating
- Checked
- 28 Sep 2026
Price as shown on the vendor site, 28 Sep 2026.
Features, in their words
- Local transcription
Transcribes files with local models on the Mac.
We use local models to transcribe your files, so it's perfect for your most sensitive and private files
- Speaker recognition
Speaker recognition with local models on M-series Macs.
Automatic Speaker Recognition with local models (M-series Macs only) and with ElevenLabs and Deepgram
Not verified
iOS app pricing