Voice Type is built for live dictation in any app with a single hotkey and on-device processing. MacWhisper excels at importing audio or video files and producing transcripts. Pick based on whether you speak live into apps or process recordings.
Short answer
- Choose Voice Type for system-wide live dictation with a hold-to-dictate workflow.
- Choose MacWhisper for accurate transcripts from imported audio or video files.
At a glance
Primary use
Voice Type: live dictation anywhere. MacWhisper: file transcription.
Processing
Both use on-device models; Voice Type is tuned for real-time insertion.
Workflow
Voice Type: hold the hotkey, speak, release to finalize. MacWhisper: import → transcribe → export.
Licensing
Voice Type: one-time Mac App Store purchase. MacWhisper: direct purchase/distribution.
Who should choose what
Choose Voice Type if…
- •You dictate directly into editors, notes, email, or browsers.
- •You value on-device privacy and consistent latency.
- •You want minimal setup via the Mac App Store.
Choose MacWhisper if…
- •You primarily transcribe saved files or long recordings.
- •You prefer batch processing and export workflows.