MacWhisper is a powerful on-device transcriber with many models and exports. recd is a recorder first: screen, meetings and voice, transcribed on your Mac and filed in your Drive with notes.
MacWhisper turns audio and video files into text on your Mac, and can record meetings. recd records your screen, calls and voice and saves the files, transcripts and notes to your Google Drive.
| recd | MacWhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Records your screen | Yes | No |
| Records meetings | Yes, both sides, in any call app | Yes; system audio is a Pro feature |
| Sends a bot into your calls | Never | No |
| Where your files live | Your Google Drive | Your Mac |
| Transcribed on your Mac | Yes, with Apple’s speech engine | Yes |
| AI notes | Yes, written by your own Claude | Pro: bring your own AI key, Claude included |
| Runs on | Mac (macOS 26) | Mac, iPhone, iPad |
| Free plan | Free while in beta | Free version transcribes on your Mac |
| Paid plan | None yet | Pro €65 once |
MacWhisper prices from goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper, checked 20 Oct 2026. Prices change; check theirs before you decide. recd is free while in beta.
Yes. MacWhisper uses Whisper and other local models; recd uses Apple’s speech engine.
Not today. recd transcribes what it records.
MacWhisper has a free version. Pro is a one-time €65 for personal use. recd is free while it’s in beta.
Free while in beta. Your recordings stay in your Google Drive.