Tools without a subscription — Works with Whisper

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convert.express

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Uses Whisper and Microsoft MAI to transcribe audio, video or links into text and subtitles, with 10 free minutes then a paid service, and auto-deletes uploads within 24 hours.

FreeNo subscriptionNo ads
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How it works
Uses OpenAI Whisper and Microsoft MAI to turn audio, video, or links into text with speaker diarisation, summaries, and action lists, plus free tools to convert SRT/VTT subtitles, edit subtitle files, and shift timestamps.
What's different
Uploads and transcripts are auto-deleted after 24 hours, or instantly on request, by default.
Pricing
10 free transcription minutes, then paid; no subscription, no ads.

Watched for 14 days · last checked 8d ago

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ScribeForge

Live

Transcribes audio and video, including YouTube, to text locally using Whisper AI, with no cloud upload, no subscription, and a one-time payment. Good for unlimited, private transcription without ongoing fees.

Works offlinePay onceNo subscription
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How it works
Transcribes audio and video, including YouTube videos, playlists and live microphone input, to text entirely on your computer using Whisper AI, in 100+ languages.
What's different
Runs fully offline with no cloud upload, unlimited usage and no subscription.
Pricing
One-time payment, no subscription.
Best for
People who want unlimited, private transcription without ongoing fees or uploading audio to a cloud service.

Watched for 18 days · last checked 2d ago

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Inktyper

Live

A Mac hold-to-talk voice typing tool that transcribes on-device for privacy.

Domain registered 4 months ago

FreeWorks offlineNo subscription
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How it works
Hold Option, speak, release, and text appears at the cursor; SenseVoice transcription runs on-device for free, offline, private use, or bring your own OpenAI Whisper or SiliconFlow key for cloud accuracy.
What's different
Strong on mixed Chinese-English transcription.
Pricing
Free to start; one-time Pro purchase plus optional AI Plus.
Watch out
Requires macOS 14.6 or later.

Watched for 9 days · last checked 6d ago

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Super NotePilot

Live

On-device AI dictation and meeting notetaker for Mac and iOS that works offline without an account.

Domain registered 1 month ago

FreeNo sign-upWorks offlineNo subscription
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How it works
Runs 100% on-device using Gemma and Whisper for push-to-talk dictation into any app, live meeting transcripts, AI rewriting, and asking questions across notes.
What's different
No cloud, no account, no subscription.
Pricing
Free for macOS and iOS.
Watch out
Windows and Android support are coming soon, not yet available.

Watched for 10 days · last checked 7d ago

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Clipus

Opus Clip| Turn videos into viral TikToks, Reels & Shorts

FreeWorks offlineNo subscriptionCan export my data

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