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MacWhisper vs Aiko: catalog facts
MacWhisper	Aiko
Freemium Sold through Gumroad; check the store page for the current free and paid options.	Paid Sold on the App Store as a Universal Purchase, with a trial available.
macOS	macOS, iOS
Transcription runs locally on the Mac Choice of Whisper, Qwen and Parakeet models	Transcription runs entirely on the device Supports around 100 languages
macOS only Closed source	Apple platforms only Accuracy is lower for some languages
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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