13 free transcription apps for Mac and Windows, each official release checked before it is listed.
5 apps
Open-source speech-to-text app that transcribes offline into any text field with a keyboard shortcut
Privacy-first AI meeting assistant that transcribes and summarizes meetings on your own computer
Transcribe audio and video on your own device with offline Whisper and Parakeet models
Local AI subtitle generator for standalone use or with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro and After Effects
A local-first AI dictation app that works offline with open source speech models