Offline
Unlimited local transcription
No quota and no mandatory subscription.
Offline speech to text on Mac
Offline transcription on Mac: what actually works with Wi-Fi off
Oriloq transcribes locally, with no quota and no mandatory subscription.
Quick picks
Why choose Oriloq
Picks rest on verified capabilities, not measured accuracy; choose by your offline job.
Versatility
Dictation and files in one app
Same local engine for voice and files.
Reproducibility
Documented workflows
Each action chain stays verifiable offline.
Capability matrix
Offline behaviour, model choice and limits
Statuses reflect official product documentation, not measured accuracy; “Partial” marks documented limits in formats, languages, plans or offline coverage.
How to read this table
Yes
Available in the product, subject to the plan noted.
Partial
Available with limits: features, formats, languages or plans.
No
Not offered by the product at the time of verification.
Not verified
Could not be verified from an official source on the verification date.
| Criterion | Oriloq | MacWhisper | Superwhisper | VoiceInk | Aiko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working with the network off | |||||
| Offline dictation | Yes Free | Yes Free | Yes Free | Yes Paid | No |
| Offline file transcription | Yes Free | Yes Free | Yes Pro | Yes Paid | Yes Paid |
| Models and privacy boundary | |||||
| Local engines and model choice | Yes Plan-dependent | Yes Free | Yes Plan-dependent | Yes Paid | Partial Paid |
| Model fine-tuning | Yes Ultra | No | No | No | No |
| Optional cloud fallback | Yes Plan-dependent | Yes Plan-dependent | Yes Pro | Yes Paid | No |
| Data handling | Yes Free | Yes Free | Yes Free | Yes Paid | Yes Paid |
| Languages and output | |||||
| Language coverage | Partial Plan-dependent | Yes Free | Yes Free | Yes Paid | Yes Paid |
| Export and speaker labels | Yes Free | Yes Plan-dependent | Partial Pro | Not verified | Partial Paid |
| Pricing and plan gating | |||||
| Pricing and plan gating | Yes Free | Yes Plan-dependent | Yes Plan-dependent | Yes Paid | Yes Paid |
Pricing
What each plan includes for offline use
Prices and plans as published 19 October 2026; VAT and regional pricing may differ.
| Criterion | Free | Paid | Offline | Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriloq | Unlimited local transcription with Parakeet | Pro €9.99/mo, €99/yr; Ultra soon | Dictation and files after model download | Optional ElevenLabs Scribe or Mistral Voxtral |
| MacWhisper | Local transcription, subtitle exports, 100+ languages | Pro €64 one-time | Local models; one-time Pro licence | Optional providers and AI APIs |
| Superwhisper | Unlimited local Whisper dictation | Pro $8.49/month, $84.99/year, $249.99 lifetime | Local dictation Free; files Pro | Pro S1-Voice, Deepgram and ElevenLabs |
| VoiceInk | Free trial | $25 / $39 / $49 one-time | Local models after download | Own API keys for cloud |
| Aiko | 14-day trial | $24 one-time | All transcription runs locally | None documented |
Prices and plans published 19 October 2026 may change; VAT and regional pricing may differ.
FAQ
Offline transcription questions
Which formats does Oriloq transcribe locally?
Oriloq documents WebM and MKV for files, and dictation works after the model download.
Do you need a subscription to transcribe offline?
No. Local transcription is unlimited on the Free plan.
Can you automate the result?
Yes. Smart Actions chain transcription, prompts and actions.
Try local transcription on your Mac
Oriloq includes unlimited local transcription in Free. Download it, download a model once, then test with Wi-Fi off.
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Oriloq — Local AI transcription · Oriloq — File transcription documentation · Oriloq — Pricing and plans · MacWhisper pricing · Superwhisper — Plans and pricing · VoiceInk — Pricing · Aiko pricing
Published by Oriloq. This comparison is editorial, not an independent lab test. We cite official sources and update the tables when products change.
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