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Start with Buzz: it has a graphical interface and transcribes audio and video with a local model, exporting subtitles. Users comfortable with the command line and Python can also use the open-source Whisper project.
Updated 2026-10-29
Transcribes audio and video to text on your computer, with subtitle export
Graphical interface, local models, and export to TXT, SRT and VTT.
Open-source speech recognition project, suited to command-line setups or your own automation.
Mac users can transcribe audio and video with local models and export subtitles.
Subtitle editor that can use a local speech recognition engine, then proofread the timeline.
| Buzz | Whisper | MacWhisper | Subtitle Edit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China access | — | — | — | — |
| Pricing | — | — | — | — |
| Chinese interface | — | — | — | — |