Features
- Transcribes audio and video files on your Mac using Whisper and Nvidia Parakeet models, with no data leaving the device
- Offers model choices from Tiny to Large V3, plus WhisperKit and custom GGML models
- Records and transcribes Zoom, Teams, Google Meet and Skype meetings by capturing system audio
- Provides system-wide dictation from any app
- Exports to SRT, VTT, CSV, PDF, Markdown, Docx and HTML
- Transcribes in batches and watches folders for new files
- Detects and labels different speakers
- Translates transcripts into over 30 languages
- Removes filler words automatically
- Chats with transcripts to summarize or extract details
- Forwards transcripts to Make.com, n8n, Zapier and Obsidian
Pricing Details
💰 Pricing Model Item Details: One-time purchase for Pro (Lifetime) or Monthly subscription via App Store. General Concept: A "Pay once, own forever" model is preferred by most users on Gumroad, while the App Store version offers a lower-entry monthly cost. 🆓 Free Plan Details Feature: MacWhisper Basic. Details: Access to basic Whisper models (Tiny and Base). Transcribes individual files but lacks batch processing, speaker recognition, and the most accurate "Large" models. Cost: Free ($0). 💳 Paid Plans (2026 Estimates) Plan Price (Approx.) Features 🔹 Pro (Gumroad) €59 - €69 (One-time) Lifetime access, Large V3 models, Batch processing, Speaker Recognition, all export formats. 🔹 Pro (App Store) $6.99 / month All Pro features, subscription-based, works across iPhone and iPad as well. 🔹 MacWhisper Assistant Optional Subscription Access to cloud transcription (for slower Macs) and hosted AI summaries/prompts.