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MacWhisperGhost Pepper
Freemium

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 Free

Free to download from its GitHub repository.

macOS macOS
  • Transcription runs locally on the Mac
  • Choice of Whisper, Qwen and Parakeet models
  • Transcription runs on the device with no cloud APIs
  • Handles both dictation and meeting transcription
  • macOS only
  • Closed source
  • macOS only
  • Small single-developer project
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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