now recording Alternatives

Sites and apps similar to now recording include anarlog, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Diktafon, Spokenly, FluidVoice and BB Recorder. Audio Transcription Tools like now recording are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Mac, Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows.

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  1. EnviousWispr icon
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    EnviousWispr is a free, open-source dictation app for macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon. Hold a shortcut, speak, and release to insert polished text into the app you are using.

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. Minutehand icon
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    Minimalist macOS menu-bar tool that records meetings by capturing mic and system audio without joining as a bot, creates Markdown transcripts with meeting details, stores files locally, uses Deepgram transcription, auto-detects calendar events, ensures privacy, and offers one-time purchase.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  3. VoxMelt icon
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    Voxmelt - private voice-to-text for any Windows PC. CPU dictation via NVIDIA Parakeet v3 (no GPU required) plus an on-device AI text studio. Nothing is uploaded.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Descript icon
     7 likes

    AI-powered tool for editing audio and video by editing transcribed text, featuring transcription, filler removal, captions, background replacement, rapid translation, collaboration, mastering, recording, and viral content identification features.

    173 Descript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. Hermes Voice icon
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    Offline voice-to-text solution for Mac offering privacy-focused, lightning-fast 220 wpm dictation across all apps, supports 100+ languages, features customizable commands, personal adaptive dictionary, automatic pasting, and a one-time purchase with local data processing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Express Scribe transcription software and audio player specifically designed for typists. Featuring foot pedal control, variable speed, speech to text engine and support for a number of audio formats.

    102 Express Scribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Fireflies.ai icon
     2 likes

    Fireflies.ai is an AI-powered meeting assistant that records and transcribes meetings in minutes, integrates with platforms like Google Meet and Zoom, enhances collaboration with notes and metrics, and stores conversations for organized reviews and improved internal analytics.

    151 Fireflies.ai alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Speak AI icon
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    AI-driven platform capturing, transcribing, and analyzing audio, video, and text, providing insights from phone calls, meetings, and unstructured data via Meeting Assistant and APIs. Supporting 99+ languages translation, it uncovers keywords, performs sentiment analysis, and organizes qualitative research data.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Notta icon
     8 likes

    Converts audio into editable text via AI, supports recording, translation, and summarization. Perfect for meetings with real-time transcription and tool integrations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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  10. Dictato icon
     2 likes

    Fast, private dictation for Mac. Transcribe speech to text instantly using Whisper, Parakeet, or Apple engines. 100% on-device — no cloud, no data sent. Works everywhere you type.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Laxis icon
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    Empowers sales teams by automating lead generation with access to over 700M contacts, managing customer interactions, offering AI-driven outreach strategies, updating CRM, and providing personalized coaching to close deals efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Cloud Platform
    • Google Workspace
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