Hey Product Hunt! 👋 I'm thrilled to finally share WhisperBuddy with you all today! WhisperBuddy is the transcription app that respects your privacy. Let me be honest - there are plenty of transcription tools out there. But here's the thing: they all want to upload your audio to the cloud, charge you monthly subscriptions, or both. Meanwhile, the few offline options are either clunky or limited in functionality. WhisperBuddy changes the game by bringing OpenAI's powerful Whisper technology directly to your Mac - completely offline. Everything happens locally on your device. No internet required. No cloud uploads. No monthly fees. Your conversations, meetings, and audio files never leave your computer. I built WhisperBuddy because I was frustrated with existing solutions. As someone who records a lot of interviews and meetings, I needed something that was both powerful and private. I wanted the accuracy of modern AI without sacrificing my data privacy or paying endless subscriptions. Here's what makes WhisperBuddy special: 🔒 **Complete Privacy** - All transcription happens locally using advanced AI models. Your audio never touches the internet, ensuring absolute privacy for sensitive conversations. ⚡ **Lightning Fast** - Real-time transcription from your microphone, files, or even audio from other apps like Zoom or Chrome. Watch words appear instantly as you speak. 🌍 **100+ Languages** - Transcribe in over 100 languages and translate between 21 languages, all offline. Perfect for international teams and multilingual content. 📁 **Multiple Export Formats** - Export as SRT, JSON, TXT, or VTT files. Seamlessly integrate with video editing software or any workflow you need. 🎯 **Native macOS Experience** - Built specifically for Mac with native controls, dark mode support, and an interface that feels right at home. 🔄 **Flexible Audio Sources** - Record from your microphone, import files, or capture audio directly from other applications running on your Mac. I've been testing WhisperBuddy with early users over the past few months, and the feedback has been incredible. People love having a transcription tool they can trust with their most sensitive conversations. Thank you.

Whisper Buddy

Privacy-first AI-powered transcription macOS app

Privacy-first AI-powered transcription macOS app