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MacWhisper

Freemium#26 of 46 in Transcription SoftwareAi Dictation AppsSpeech-to-Text SoftwareSpeech Recognition Software+1 more

MacWhisper: A feature-rich Mac transcription app with offline models and a €64 lifetime Pro option. Ranked #26 of 46 in Transcription Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac users wanting rich offline transcription.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.5 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Mac users wanting rich offline transcription
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    €64 one-time
  • Languages supported
    100 languages
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Local offline models support private transcription workflows
    • Pro adds batch transcription, speaker recognition, and meeting recording
    • Exports, integrations, watched folders, and CLI automation support varied workflows

  • Where it doesn't

    • The direct-download product is macOS software
    • The iOS app is distributed separately as Whisper Transcription
    • Advanced features require the €64 MacWhisper Pro license

Our verdict on MacWhisper

MacWhisper is a macOS transcription application for converting audio and video files, online videos, podcasts, and meeting recordings into text. It suits Mac users who want local offline models, subtitle exports, dictation, transcript editing, and automation in one application. An iOS version is distributed separately as Whisper Transcription, while the direct-download MacWhisper product is macOS software.

The Free plan is available at no cost and includes lifetime access, recording from a Mac microphone, support for 100 languages, SRT and VTT subtitle exports, and TXT exports. MacWhisper Pro costs €64 as a one-time license and adds lifetime updates, automatic speaker recognition, batch transcription, meeting recording, additional document export formats, and CLI integration. The published export formats include SRT, VTT, TXT, MD, PDF, HTML, DOTE, and DOCX. This pricing structure makes the product suitable for users who can start with core transcription and later need deeper processing or automation without a recurring Mac license.

Its feature breadth extends beyond file transcription. MacWhisper supports watched folders, system-wide dictation, AI summaries, chat, translation, custom prompts, and meeting recording for Zoom, Teams, Webex, Skype, Chime, and Discord. Workflow connections include Notion, Zapier, Obsidian, n8n, Make.com, and custom webhooks. Users who need a Mac-centered transcription workspace with offline processing, batch workflows, speaker labels, and integrations should consider MacWhisper. Those seeking a single product experience across Mac and iOS should note that the iOS offering is a separate application with separate subscription options.

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MacWhisper pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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MacWhisper fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid from€64 one-time
Languages supported100 languages
Included minutesNot verified
Speaker identificationYes
Timestamp supportYes
Export formatsSRT, VTT, TXT, Markdown, PDF, HTML, DOTE, DOCX
API accessNot verified
DeploymentDesktop, Mobile
PlatformsmacOS, iOS
SupportEmail, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations15 integrations: OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, xAI, Azure, DeepSeek …
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitemacwhisper.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

MacWhisper integrations

MacWhisper lists 15 integrations on its own site.

  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic
  • Groq
  • xAI
  • Azure
  • DeepSeek
  • Google
  • OpenRouter
  • Ollama
  • LM Studio
  • Notion
  • Zapier
  • Obsidian
  • n8n
  • Make.com

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