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AI Transcribe vs Kekoso

Provides on-device dictation for Mac only, whereas AI Transcribe works on macOS, iPhone and iPad and adds subtitle editing.
AI TranscribeOn-Device Speech to Text TranscriptionKekosoOn-device dictation and transcription for your Mac

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What it is
AI Transcribe:AI Transcribe provides on-device speech-to-text transcription and subtitle generation without uploading any data.
Kekoso:Kekoso provides on-device dictation, audio/video transcription and call recording for macOS, running locally on the Neural Engine.
Best for
AI Transcribe:Offline speech-to-text and subtitle creation
Kekoso:Local, no-cloud dictation and transcription
Who it’s for
AI Transcribe:Developers and teams needing offline, privacy-focused transcription for apps and media workflows.
Kekoso:Mac users who need private, offline speech-to-text for apps, files, calls and AI agents.
Pricing
AI Transcribe:Free
Kekoso:Paid
Works with
AI Transcribe:—
Kekoso:Claude Code, Claude Desktop
DevHunt upvotes
AI Transcribe:0
Kekoso:11
Launched on DevHunt
AI Transcribe:Jan 2023
Kekoso:Sep 2026

AI Transcribe features

  • On-Device Transcription. Runs AI-powered speech-to-text entirely on the user’s device, no internet required.
  • Subtitle Generation. Creates SRT, VTT and LRC subtitle files that can be imported into video platforms.
  • Subtitle Editor. Visual timeline editing with spelling checker and multi-format export.
  • Translation. Translates transcripts and subtitles into over 90 languages.
  • Meeting Notes Capture. Automated note taking for Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams sessions.
  • Audio Recording. Records meetings from major video-conference platforms for later transcription.
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Kekoso features

  • Hotkey dictation. Press a shortcut to dictate into any active app; text appears where the cursor is.
  • File & YouTube transcription. Drop audio/video files or paste YouTube links to get local transcripts with timestamps.
  • Call recording with speaker separation. Record calls locally, split your microphone and the other side, and export labeled transcripts.
  • Local MCP transcription server. Runs a socket server so Claude, Codex and other agents can transcribe without API keys.
  • Custom vocabulary. Add or import word lists to enforce your terminology across all transcriptions.
  • Multiple model families. Choose between Parakeet, Whisper and SenseVoice models for speed, language coverage or CJK support.
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