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MacWhisper

Mac transcription and dictation app that runs models locally

Free plan · from €65 one-timeDictationChecked Oct 4, 2026
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What is MacWhisper?

MacWhisper is a Mac app for turning speech into text: it transcribes audio and video files, records and transcribes meetings, and offers system-wide dictation. Transcription uses local models, so files are processed on the Mac without being uploaded. The free version covers basic transcription and dictation, and Pro is a one-time purchase that adds speaker recognition, batch jobs and more export formats.

MacWhisper has a free plan. Paid plans start at €65 one-time, per license. See every plan

Good for

  • Transcribing interviews, lectures and podcasts without uploading files
  • Mac users who prefer a one-time purchase to a subscription
  • Producing .srt or .vtt subtitles from audio and video

Worth knowing

  • Mac only on the desktop, and it needs macOS 14 or later. The iPhone and iPad app is a separate App Store product called Whisper Transcription.
  • The Pro price is set in euros, and checkout runs through Gumroad.
  • License keys work only in the direct-download version; the App Store edition is sold by subscription and has fewer AI provider options.
  • Speaker recognition (with local models, M-series Macs only), batch transcription, integrations and most export formats require Pro.

Key features

Local file transcription
Transcribes audio and video files such as mp3, wav, m4a, mov and mp4 with models that run on the Mac, so recordings are processed offline and do not leave the computer.
System-wide dictation
Dictate into any text field on the Mac. Free includes dictation; Pro adds a higher-quality mode, automatic grammar improvement and dictation with AI prompts.
Meeting and app audio recording
Records Zoom, Teams, Webex, Skype and Discord calls in the background, or the audio of any Mac app, and transcribes the result.
Speaker recognition and batch jobs
Pro labels different speakers automatically, transcribes many files in one batch and can transcribe YouTube and other media URLs.
Subtitle and document export
Free exports .txt plus .srt and .vtt subtitles. Pro adds .md, .pdf, .html and .docx and can translate subtitles automatically.
AI summaries and chat
Summarize or chat with a transcript by connecting your own provider, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, xAI or local models through Ollama.

MacWhisper pricing

Starts at
€65 one-time, per license
Free plan
MacWhisper Free: record from the microphone, transcribe mp3, wav, m4a, ogg, opus, mov and mp4 files in 100 languages, use system-wide dictation, and export to .txt, .srt and .vtt.
Free trial
None listed
MacWhisper Free€0Microphone recording, file transcription in 100 languages, system-wide dictation and export to .txt, .srt and .vtt.
MacWhisper Pro€65one-time payment, 1 license for personal useLifetime updates. Adds speaker recognition, batch transcription, more export formats, higher-quality dictation and integrations.
5 licenses (Pro)€269one-time payment (€54 per license)Five Pro licenses bought together. Larger packs of 10, 20 and 50 licenses are also sold.

Read from goodsnooze.gumroad.com on Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with MacWhisper before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Lifetime licensePro is a one-time €65 license

    MacWhisper Pro is a pay-once license at €65 that includes lifetime updates, with no subscription on the direct-download version. The Gumroad listing promises a refund if you ask within 7 days.

    Stated on goodsnooze.gumroad.com
  • Education25% off for students on request

    The Gumroad listing says students, journalists and nonprofits can email support, describe their work and get 25% off.

    Stated on goodsnooze.gumroad.com
  • Nonprofit25% off for nonprofits on request

    Nonprofits are covered by the same offer as students and journalists: email support with details of your work to get 25% off.

    Stated on goodsnooze.gumroad.com
  • Other savingsVolume packs from €54 per license

    Pro license packs lower the unit price: 5 licenses for €269 (€54 each), 10 for €490 (€49 each), 20 for €899 (€45 each) and 50 for €2,199 (€44 each).

    Stated on goodsnooze.gumroad.com

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Common questions

Is MacWhisper free?

MacWhisper has a free plan. MacWhisper Free: record from the microphone, transcribe mp3, wav, m4a, ogg, opus, mov and mp4 files in 100 languages, use system-wide dictation, and export to .txt, .srt and .vtt. Paid plans start at €65 one-time, per license.

How much does MacWhisper cost?

MacWhisper lists 3 plans. MacWhisper Free: €0. MacWhisper Pro: €65 one-time payment, 1 license for personal use. 5 licenses (Pro): €269 one-time payment (€54 per license). Prices were read from goodsnooze.gumroad.com on Oct 4, 2026.

What platforms does MacWhisper work on?

MacWhisper is available on macOS.

Does MacWhisper offer any discounts?

MacWhisper publicly lists the following: Pro is a one-time €65 license; 25% off for students on request; 25% off for nonprofits on request; Volume packs from €54 per license.

Does MacWhisper have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. MacWhisper is listed for macOS.

Does MacWhisper have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. MacWhisper is listed for macOS.

Is MacWhisper open source?

MacWhisper is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 4, 2026.

Does MacWhisper work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

What does MacWhisper integrate with?

MacWhisper's listing names Obsidian, Notion, Zapier, Make, n8n, OpenAI, Anthropic and Ollama. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does MacWhisper have a student discount?

25% off for students on request. The Gumroad listing says students, journalists and nonprofits can email support, describe their work and get 25% off.

Who makes MacWhisper?

MacWhisper is made by Good Snooze.

What are the alternatives to MacWhisper?

The closest alternatives to MacWhisper in our directory are Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, Willow and Typeless. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MacWhisper.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 4, 2026.