MacScribe Alternatives

Apps similar to MacScribe include Handy STT, which is free and open source. Other options are Vibe Transcribe, Voxtral, FUTO Voice Input and TypeWhisper. You're spoiled for choice with Audio Transcription Tools like MacScribe: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, the web, Windows, iPhone and Linux.

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  1. Xscribe icon
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    XScribe is a must-have for individuals and businesses who need to type text in a foreign language. Simply speak and automatically type the translated text. Standard Speech to Text is available as well, welcome your new Speech to Translated Text service.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  2. Speechcap icon
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    Speechcap is privacy focused push-to-talk dictation for Mac: hold a key ? Whisper transcribes ? AI cleans up the filler and formatting ? text lands wherever your cursor is. No window to open, no paste step.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  3. SubEasy icon
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    AI-driven tool provides fast, accurate video transcription and multilingual translation with context-aware subtitles, speaker identification, customizable export options, reading view for editing, AI Reflow for timing adjustments, and support for multiple industries.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Txtify icon
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    Free, open-source AI tool that turns audio, video, and YouTube links into text and subtitles — self-hosted with one Docker command, with optional DeepL translation.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  5. VoiceX icon
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    VoiceX turns your voice into clear, structured writing in seconds. Just speak your thoughts and get polished content instantly. No typing, no friction, just faster thinking into action.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Transcribe any video, meeting, lecture, or podcast. Search what was said, ask questions with cited answers, and jump straight to the exact moment.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. SpeechFlow icon
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    Accurate speech-to-text API for all languages beyond just English.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Talk to Type icon
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    Push-to-talk dictation in any app on Windows or Mac. Record meetings with no bot in the call. Live transcripts and AI summaries. Free 14-day trial.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  9. Temi icon
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    Automatic audio to text transcription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. Glasscribe icon
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    Glasscribe is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that transcribes speech in real time — entirely on your device. Built on Apple's native Speech framework (macOS 26 Tahoe), it captures both system audio and microphone input across 22+ languages with real-time on-device...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Scriber Pro icon
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    Scriber Pro is a native macOS app that transcribes audio and video on your Mac with OpenAI's Whisper (whisper.cpp). There is no cloud transcription, no account and no subscription: it's a one-time $3.99 purchase on the Mac App Store.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. HappyScribe icon
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    Provides automatic and human-powered transcription for audio and video files in over 119 languages, enables accurate subtitles, translates transcripts, integrates with major communication tools, and supports team collaboration and review for accessible content.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • iPhone
    • Android
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