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TranscribeX vs Whispering
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TranscribeX
8.0Local AI transcription app
Whispering
8.0Audio transcription that works with local and cloud models
| Metric | TranscribeX | Whispering |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 44 | 43 |
| 90-day Installs | 100 | 390 |
| 365-day Installs | 100 | 1.5K |
| Version | 8.5 | 7.11.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 4.2K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 304 |
| Open Issues | — | 210 |
| License | — | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | May 19, 2026 | Sep 7, 2025 |
Reviews
TranscribeX
TranscribeX is a local AI transcription app that offers fast, private transcription without relying on the cloud. Key features include live transcription for meetings and recordings, speaker diarization, and integration with Apple Intelligence. Ideal for professionals needing privacy, such as journalists and lawyers.
Transcribes audio locally using AI to ensure privacy.
Pros
- + Local processing ensures privacy and data security.
- + Live transcription capability for real-time use in meetings.
- + Integration with Apple Intelligence for enhanced performance.
Cons
- - Low adoption rate indicated by zero installs in the last 30 days.
- - May require significant system resources for local processing.
Whispering
Whispering offers audio transcription with both local and cloud models, emphasizing privacy and reliability. It's ideal for users needing secure transcription, such as journalists or students.
Transcribes audio using local or cloud-based models.
Pros
- + Open-source and privacy-focused
- + Supports both local and cloud models
- + Strong community and active development
Cons
- - Issues with third-party integrations
- - Some installation problems reported