MacWhisper

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MacWhisper transcribes audio and video on a Mac using local models, with tools for dictation, meeting recording and transcript editing. Pro adds batch transcription, speaker recognition and richer exports. Optional connections to cloud AI providers support summaries and custom prompts.

Updated 2026-10-07View sources

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Category: Transcription
Free access: Free edition available; Pro is a one-time licence purchase.
API access: Not confirmed

Is MacWhisper right for you?

A good fit for

Mac users turning interviews, recordings or lectures into editable transcripts and subtitle files.

Before you choose

Local transcription and cloud AI connections have different data flows. Provider API usage may cost extra. Check model requirements and correct names, technical vocabulary and speaker labels before sharing a transcript.

Keep transcription and cloud processing separate

Choose local transcription when the recording should stay on the Mac. Before asking a connected cloud provider for a summary, check whether the transcript may be sent to that service. Compare important quotations with the audio and export subtitles only after timing and names are corrected.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Pro licence	€64 one-time licence, advertised with lifetime updates; not a monthly subscription	Facts sourced	2026-10-07
Subtitle export	SRT and VTT exports are documented	Facts sourced	2026-10-07
Cloud AI	Bring your own provider API keys; local models can also be connected	Facts sourced	2026-10-07

Understand the total cost

MacWhisper pricing & plans

Free

Free edition available; Pro is a one-time licence purchase.

Access: Free edition available; Pro is a one-time licence purchase.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is MacWhisper used for?

Does MacWhisper have a free plan?

Free edition available; Pro is a one-time licence purchase.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does MacWhisper cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use MacWhisper through an API?

Unknown. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Product workflow

Official vendor product identity and documented workflow reviewed.

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2026-10-07

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