Dictation + transcription
DeepType
vs MacWhisper
MacWhisper adds tools for working through recorded media. DeepType keeps its dictation flow on speaking into the app you already have open.
Reviewed October 8, 2026 · By the DeepType team
Side by side
| What matters | DeepType | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS 14 or later; Apple Silicon recommended | Mac; a separate iOS and iPad app is also available |
| Speech processing | On your Mac, with no cloud transcription fallback | Local models, with optional external AI integrations |
| Offline use | After explicitly installing a compatible local model | Local transcription is available with downloaded models |
| Account | No account or API key required in the app | Free edition and a paid Pro license; optional services have separate terms |
| Price model | Free; no dictation subscription | Free edition; Pro sold as a one time license |
| Text cleanup | Local cleanup levels, per app styles, vocabulary and learned corrections | AI prompts, grammar improvement and local or external AI integrations |
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Pick DeepType if
You want your voice to stay on your Mac.
You mostly dictate messages, notes and prompts into apps you already use, with local recognition and vocabulary you control.
Pick MacWhisper if
Its workflow fits you better.
You need batch file transcription, subtitle exports, speaker recognition or a place to review recordings. Features differ between Free and Pro.
Sources and scope
Based on the official pages below, reviewed October 8, 2026. DeepType publishes this comparison, so it is not an independent benchmark. We have not measured relative accuracy or speed. Check each provider for current plans and availability.