Whisper vsMacWhisper
Both cost $29. Both work offline. The difference? Whisper is built for real-time dictation. MacWhisper is built for transcribing audio files.
Different Tools for Different Jobs
MacWhisper is designed for transcribing existing audio files—podcasts, interviews, meetings you've already recorded. It's a batch processing tool.
Whisper is built for real-time dictation—speaking and seeing text appear instantly as you talk. It's a keyboard replacement for writing faster.
Choose Based on Your Use Case
Choose Whisper for...
- Writing emails, documents, and notes by voice
- Dictating directly into any text field
- Replacing your keyboard with voice
- Quick voice notes and messages
- Coding with voice (comments, docs)
Choose MacWhisper for...
- Transcribing podcast episodes
- Converting interview recordings to text
- Creating subtitles for videos
- Batch processing multiple files
- Recording Zoom/Teams meetings
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Whisper | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 | $29 |
| Primary Use | Real-time Dictation | File Transcription |
| Offline Processing | ||
| Live Dictation | ||
| File Import | ||
| Subtitle Export | ||
| Works in Any App | ||
| Batch Processing |
The Bottom Line
Both are excellent apps at the same price point. Whisper is for people who want to write faster by speaking. MacWhisper is for people who need to transcribe existing audio files.
Some users get both—Whisper for daily dictation, MacWhisper for file transcription.
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If you want to dictate in real-time and type faster than you ever could with a keyboard, Whisper is for you.
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