In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Only Rev has a free plan.
- MacWhisper also has a computer app; Rev also has a web.
Side by side
The details.
| MacWhisper | Rev | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | MacWhisper developer (Gumroad seller 'goodsnooze') | Rev |
| What it says it is | “Quickly and easily transcribe audio files into text with OpenAI's state-of-the-art transcription technology Whisper, Qwen as well as Nvidia Parakeet.” | “Built for investigations that hold up under court.” |
| Free plan | Not stated | Yes45 AI transcription and caption minutes per month, English only, 1 user. |
| Plans | Not shown | Essentials: $29.99 a monthPro: $59.99 a monthUnlimited: not in US$Human transcription: not in US$ |
| Runs on | macOS | web |
| Latest update | — | — |
| Its terms | “But Whisper has a major flaw: It is prone to making up chunks of text or even entire sentences,”In its terms · Associated Press | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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