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TurboWhisper

TurboWhisper: Fast, private, on-device transcription for macOS with one-time payment.

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Category: Audio

Price Model: One-time payment

Audience: Freelancer

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Our Review

TurboWhisper: Seamless On-Device Audio Transcription for macOS

TurboWhisper is a powerful, native macOS transcription application designed to deliver fast, accurate, and private transcription directly on your device. It supports on-device Whisper, Apple Speech, and a variety of API providers, ensuring flexibility and privacy by storing transcripts and API keys locally. Ideal for users who value speed, security, and ease of use, TurboWhisper supports a wide range of audio and video formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, AAC, FLAC, and OGG. With features like a floating mini recorder, customizable hotkeys, and automatic clipboard copying of transcripts, it streamlines the transcription process. It offers a choice of flexible models from Whisper, Apple Speech, Parakeet, Groq, Deepgram, Mistral, Gemini, ElevenLabs, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints.

Key Features:

  • On-Device & API Transcription: Supports Whisper, Apple Speech, and multiple third-party API providers.
  • Local Data Storage: Transcripts and API keys are stored securely on your device.
  • Wide Format Support: Accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and more.
  • Floating Mini Recorder: A convenient, always-accessible recorder with customizable hotkeys.
  • Automatic Clipboard Copy: Transcripts are copied to the clipboard instantly.
  • Flexible Model Integration: Works with Whisper, Apple Speech, Parakeet, Groq, Deepgram, Mistral, Gemini, ElevenLabs, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints.
  • No Monthly Subscriptions: One-time purchase licenses available.

Pricing: TurboWhisper offers a one-time payment model with lifetime licenses. Solo License is $29 for 1 Mac, Personal License is $49 for up to 2 Macs with priority email support, and Extended License is $69 for up to 3 Macs with priority support. Enterprise options with volume discounts are also available.

Conclusion: TurboWhisper is an excellent choice for macOS users seeking a fast, private, and feature-rich transcription tool with no recurring costs, combining powerful on-device processing with flexible API integration for ultimate control and convenience.

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