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Buzz vs MacWhisper: catalog facts
Buzz	MacWhisper
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Sold through Gumroad; check the store page for the current free and paid options.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Supports microphone transcription and subtitle exports.	Transcription runs locally on the Mac Choice of Whisper, Qwen and Parakeet models
Processing speed depends on your hardware and selected model.	macOS only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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