# MacWhisper for Mac

> Accurate transcription that stays on your Mac.

MacWhisper runs Whisper models locally to transcribe recordings, meetings and podcasts, then exports subtitles and text.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Jordi Bruin
- Category: Audio & Voice
- Website: https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper
- Homebrew cask: macwhisper
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/macwhisper/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask macwhisper
```

## Questions

### Is MacWhisper free?

MacWhisper is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download MacWhisper for Mac?

Download MacWhisper from the developer's website (goodsnooze.gumroad.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install MacWhisper from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask macwhisper`.

### What are good alternatives to MacWhisper?

Other audio & voice apps for Mac worth a look are echo99 (free), Orca One (one-time purchase), Superwhisper (subscription) and VoiceInk (open source).

## Alternatives in Audio & Voice

- [echo99](https://macworthy.com/apps/echo99/): Records and transcribes calls without a meeting bot. (Free)
- [Orca One](https://macworthy.com/apps/orca-one/): Dictation and meeting notes that never leave your Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Superwhisper](https://macworthy.com/apps/superwhisper/): Dictation that writes like you do. (Subscription)
- [VoiceInk](https://macworthy.com/apps/voiceink/): Open-source, on-device voice typing. (Open source)
- [Audio Hijack](https://macworthy.com/apps/audio-hijack/): Record any audio, from any app. (One-time purchase)
- [Loopback](https://macworthy.com/apps/loopback/): Cable-free audio routing. (One-time purchase)
- [SoundSource](https://macworthy.com/apps/soundsource/): Per-app volume and effects, from the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Fission](https://macworthy.com/apps/fission/): Lossless audio editing, fast. (One-time purchase)

## Collections

- [Privacy first](https://macworthy.com/collections/privacy-first/)
- [Voice & AI](https://macworthy.com/collections/voice-and-ai/)

Tags: transcription, on-device