Weesper Transcribe vs Aiko
Aiko and Weesper Transcribe are both private, on-device transcription apps for the Mac. Aiko keeps things minimal; Weesper Transcribe adds editing, batch processing and a searchable history.
| Feature | Weesper Transcribe | Aiko |
|---|---|---|
| On-device transcription | Yes | Yes (Whisper large v2 on macOS) |
| Price | Free (files up to 15 min), one-time Pro | $24 one-time |
| Trial | Free version on the App Store | 14-day TestFlight trial |
| Platforms | macOS 13+ (Apple Silicon and Intel AVX2) | macOS, iOS, visionOS |
| Languages | 57 | 100 |
| Edit text in the app | Yes, inline with clickable timestamps | No (export and edit elsewhere) |
| Batch processing | Built in (Pro) | Via Shortcuts |
| Transcript history search | Keyword and semantic | Not a documented feature |
| Exports | TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT, DOCX, PDF, HTML, CSV, JSON | Text, subtitles (SRT), JSON, CSV and more |
| Record audio | No, files only | Yes |
Choose Aiko if…
You want a simple, one-price app that also runs on iPhone and iPad and can record voice memos directly.
Choose Weesper Transcribe if…
You work with many or long files and want to fix the transcript in the app, queue a whole folder, export to nine formats and search everything you ever transcribed.
Download Weesper Transcribe free
Competitor details checked on October 13, 2026 from the official pages below. Features and prices change, so check them before buying. Sources: sindresorhus.com