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Why do voice transcription apps charge monthly when Whisper runs locally?

9 days ago
  • #macOS
  • #privacy-focused
  • #voice-recognition
  • Offline voice AI that converts speech to text instantly with a one-time purchase.
  • Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later for operation.
  • Ensures complete privacy with on-device processing—no internet needed.
  • Automatically handles punctuation, capitalization, and paragraph formatting.
  • Works in any app (email, docs, messages) via keyboard shortcut activation.
  • Improves over time by learning your speaking style and preferences.
  • One-time purchase grants lifetime access with offline functionality for Mac.