Koe vs MacWhisper
MacWhisper transcribes files — Koe is a real-time voice utility
macOS · Free tier + $29 one-time Pro
MacWhisper focuses on transcribing audio files and recordings using Whisper models. Koe is a real-time voice utility — hold a hotkey, speak, and your words are transcribed, transformed, and pasted instantly.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Koe | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time dictation + paste | ||
| Audio file transcription | ||
| Local Whisper models | ||
| Additional models | Parakeet, Moonshine, SenseVoice, Voxtral | |
| AI post-processing | Clean, format, summarize, translate | |
| Custom hooks | ||
| Speaker diarization | ||
| SRT/subtitle export | ||
| Auto-paste to active app | ||
| Pricing | Free + $9.99/mo Pro | Free + $29 one-time |
Why choose Koe
- Real-time dictation with auto-paste — not just file transcription
- AI transforms (clean, format, translate, custom prompt)
- Multiple models beyond Whisper (Parakeet, Moonshine, SenseVoice, Voxtral)
- Custom hooks and webhooks
- Cloud BYOK mode
- Stackable transforms
Why choose MacWhisper
- Better for transcribing long audio files
- One-time purchase (no subscription)
- Subtitle/SRT export
- Speaker diarization
The verdict
MacWhisper and Koe serve different needs. MacWhisper is for transcribing recordings. Koe is for real-time voice-to-text with AI transforms and automation. If you want to speak and paste, choose Koe.
Try Koe free
Free forever with local models. No account required.
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