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MacWhisper

macwhisper.comSpeech to text

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it has been in the index since 6 Jul 2026. How this is checked

MacWhisper is a desktop app for macOS that transcribes audio, video, and online meetings locally using AI models like Whisper and Parakeet. It offers privacy-focused, fast transcription, supports dictation, and provides both free and paid options for users who need accurate, offline transcription.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreemiumWebmacOS
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Transcribing and recording audio and meetings on Mac without sending data to the cloud.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: macOS users needing transcription

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: speech_to_text

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: freemium · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, macos

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: macwhisper.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

MacWhisper is a Speech to text project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on transcribing and recording audio and meetings on Mac without sending data to the cloud. Inferred · not functionally tested: MacWhisper is a consumer product aimed at macOS users needing transcription. Basis unknown · not verified: MacWhisper follows a freemium model. Basis unknown · not verified: MacWhisper is available on the web and macOS.

MacWhisper first shipped in 2023. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are audio transcription, video transcription, and meeting recording.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Audio transcription
  • Video transcription
  • Meeting recording
  • Local processing
  • Dictation
  • Subtitle generation

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
local-transcriptionmeeting-recordingaudio-to-textwhisper-modelmacos-app
AI capabilities
TextAudio
Inference: Local

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

AI providers
openai
Runs on
BrowsermacOS

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tier

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Frequently asked questions about MacWhisper

What is MacWhisper?
Inferred · not functionally tested: MacWhisper focuses on transcribing and recording audio and meetings on Mac without sending data to the cloud. It is catalogued under Speech to text on PulseGate.
Who should use MacWhisper?
Inferred · not functionally tested: MacWhisper is a consumer product built for macOS users needing transcription.
Is MacWhisper free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does MacWhisper run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: MacWhisper runs on the web and macOS.
Is MacWhisper still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to MacWhisper?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WhisperTranscribe, Whisper Transcription, and Whisperly.WhisperTranscribeWhisper TranscriptionWhisperly
When did MacWhisper launch?
MacWhisper first shipped in 2023.

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