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Express Scribe Transcription Software vs OpenSuperWhisper

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Express Scribe Transcription Software

6.5
Productivity

Foot pedal controlled digital transcription audio player

OpenSuperWhisper

6.5
Productivity

Whisper dictation/transcription app

Metric Express Scribe Transcription Software OpenSuperWhisper
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.5 6.5
30-day Installs 2 185
90-day Installs 4 727
365-day Installs 21 2.0K
Version 14.12 0.1.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 679
GitHub Forks 73
Open Issues 42
License MIT
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Apr 18, 2017 May 18, 2025

Reviews

Express Scribe Transcription Software

Express Scribe is a foot pedal-controlled transcription tool designed for efficient audio playback and transcription. It offers precise audio control and speed adjustments, benefiting transcriptionists, journalists, and students.

Plays audio files with foot pedal controls for transcription purposes.

Pros

  • + Foot pedal control for hands-free operation
  • + Precise audio control and playback features
  • + Adjustable speed settings for different speakers

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low recent installs indicate limited community support

OpenSuperWhisper

OpenSuperWhisper is an open-source macOS app for Whisper-based dictation and transcription. It offers a user-friendly interface for converting speech to text, appealing to those seeking a lightweight transcription tool.

The app provides Whisper-based speech-to-text transcription for dictation purposes.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Built with Swift for macOS compatibility
  • + Supports Whisper for transcription
  • + Active development and updates

Cons

  • - Early version with limited features
  • - No auto-update functionality