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SonixMacWhisper
Paid

Paid service with a free trial that needs no credit card.

 Freemium

Sold through Gumroad; check the store page for the current free and paid options.

Web macOS
  • Supports more than 54 languages
  • Speaker detection and timestamped transcripts
  • Transcription runs locally on the Mac
  • Choice of Whisper, Qwen and Parakeet models
  • Paid after the trial
  • Cloud processing only
  • macOS only
  • Closed source
Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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