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TrueScribe vs Speakmac

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TrueScribe compared with Speakmac
DetailTrueScribe logo TrueScribeSpeakmac logo Speakmac
What it doesTurn recordings into text you can work with Private dictation and meeting transcripts for Mac, no subscription required
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PricingFree: Core transcription and review without file or time limits. Pro: US$64 one-time purchase for one licence covering three devices. Personal plan: $29 one-time for 1 Mac. Pro plan: $39 one-time for 2 Macs. Both include lifetime license and 12 months of updates. Enterprise plans available by contacting [email protected]
Key features
  • Edit transcripts with timestamps
  • Automatic speaker detection and naming
  • Local translation to 25 languages
  • AI research with custom prompts
  • Batch transcription of multiple files
  • Watch folders for automatic transcription
  • YouTube and Twitch direct transcription
  • Export as TXT, SRT, WebVTT, DOCX, PDF, Markdown, JSON, CSV
  • Custom vocabulary and automatic replacements
  • Voice memo recording and transcription
  • Dictation in any Mac application with customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Meeting recording without adding a bot to the call
  • Custom vocabulary and name recognition training
  • Transcript search and replay functionality
  • Drag and drop audio file transcription
  • Support for 25 languages
  • Low memory usage compatible with other open applications
  • Automatic cleanup of rough speech into readable text
  • Local processing with no account or API key required
What makes it different
  • Local processing on your machine with no account or upload required
  • One-time Pro purchase with no subscription
  • Works offline after models are downloaded once
  • Runs on CPU and Vulkan without requiring powerful graphics card
  • Audio stays private on device, not sent to servers
  • All audio processing happens locally on your Mac with no data sent to external servers
  • One-time purchase with no monthly subscriptions or usage limits
  • Meeting recording without adding a bot participant to calls
  • Fast accurate transcription faster than typing by hand
  • Works in any Mac application with a text cursor
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 +1 (up) since last check25 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)612
Citation Flow (Majestic)2331
Referring domains (Majestic)4586

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