Yes. FluidVox includes local file transcription for imported audio and video files using on-device Whisper or Parakeet models — free for all users. A Local/Cloud toggle lets you choose between on-device and cloud processing.
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MacWhisper alternative — same on-device transcription, real-time voice typing too
If you bought MacWhisper for on-device file transcription, FluidVox does that AND lets you voice-type in any app — for $39 lifetime instead of €64. Mac, Windows, and iPhone in one product.
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Choose FluidVox if you want…
- Real-time voice typing in every app, not just file transcription
- A $39 lifetime instead of €64 (~$70)
- Windows and iPhone in addition to Mac
- Per-app style matching for messaging, email, code, and notes
TL;DR
Choose MacWhisper if you want…
- A file-transcription-first tool with deep timestamping and speaker grouping
- Volume licensing for 5/10/20/50 seats
- Mature podcast / meeting transcription workflow
- To stay entirely on the Mac platform
Side-by-side
FluidVox vs MacWhisper at a glance
FluidVox
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MacWhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime price | $39 | €64 (~$70) Pro on Gumroad |
| Subscription option | $2.99/mo Local · $10/mo Pro | $6.99/mo via App Store sibling |
| Free tier | 14-day Pro trial, full access | Free version (Tiny/Base models) |
| Real-time voice typing in any app | Yes — core feature | Limited — recently added system-wide dictation |
| Audio file transcription (on-device) | Yes — free for all users | Yes — core feature |
| Video file transcription | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | 99 | 100+ |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iPhone | Mac only (Gumroad) · Mac + iOS via App Store |
| Per-app style matching | Yes — 6 styles | No — file transcription focused |
| Custom dictionary | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker grouping / diarization | Available in cloud transcription | Yes — beta speaker grouping |
| Volume licensing for teams | Not available | 5/10/20/50 license bundles |
| Bring your own AI key | Yes — Gemini key (Local) | Yes — multiple AI providers |
Why this matters
FluidVox is two products in one
MacWhisper is a focused file transcriber with a recent dictation add-on. FluidVox is a dictation-first product with full-featured file transcription built in.
If your day involves both writing by voice in Slack/Gmail/VS Code AND transcribing recorded meetings, MacWhisper covers half of that and FluidVox covers the whole thing — at a lower lifetime price.
Same engine family
On-device, by Whisper
FluidVox's local file transcription runs on Whisper or Parakeet models — the same Whisper family MacWhisper is built on. The accuracy floor is comparable; the difference is what you can do with the result.
- Transcribe a meeting → MacWhisper
- Transcribe a meeting AND voice-type the follow-up in Slack → FluidVox
Switching
How to migrate from MacWhisper to FluidVox
1
Keep your transcript archive
Your existing MacWhisper transcripts stay where they are. FluidVox doesn't touch them.
2
Install FluidVox
Download for Mac (or Windows or iPhone) and grant the requested permissions.
3
Pick a model
FluidVox lets you choose between Whisper and Parakeet for on-device transcription, and toggle between Local and Cloud when you want speed.
4
Try voice typing
The new capability you didn't have before — hold Fn (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+Space (Windows) and dictate into any app.
Frequently asked questions
FluidVox Local is $39 one-time. MacWhisper Pro is €64 one-time on Gumroad (about $70 USD), or $99.99 lifetime via the Mac App Store version (Whisper Transcription). FluidVox is the lower lifetime entry point.
Yes. FluidVox runs on macOS, Windows, and iPhone. The Gumroad version of MacWhisper is macOS only. The App Store sibling, Whisper Transcription, also runs on iOS — but neither version supports Windows.
Yes. FluidVox transcribes imported audio and video files locally in 99 languages. If your workflow centers on transcribing recorded meetings or interviews, FluidVox covers that and adds real-time voice typing for follow-up notes and replies.
FluidVox uses on-device Whisper or Parakeet models for local file transcription — the same family of models MacWhisper uses. Real-time dictation routes through Deepgram with optional Gemini cleanup for the cloud plans.
Yes. The Local plan runs transcription entirely on-device. Transcript history stays local on every plan. Audio is encrypted in transit and not stored in the cloud.
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