CaptionKit: CaptionKit is an AI-powered platform that generates real-time captions and multilingual translations for live spoken sessions, built primarily for churches and faith-based services. Whisper Notes: Offline, privacy-first Whisper transcription app for iPhone and Mac that records and, on Mac, summarizes meetings and recordings. This comparison weighs them on pricing, features, and everyday workflow fit.
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Shortlist CaptionKit when providing live captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees during services or events matters most, and Whisper Notes when summarizing and querying meeting recordings on a mac matters most. Run both through a week of actual calls to see which suits your workflow.
CaptionKit is an AI-powered platform that generates real-time captions and multilingual translations for live spoken sessions, built primarily for churches and faith-based services.
Offline, privacy-first Whisper transcription app for iPhone and Mac that records and, on Mac, summarizes meetings and recordings.
CaptionKit is a browser-based platform that produces live, AI-generated captions and translations during spoken sessions, designed primarily for churches and other faith-based organizations serving deaf, hard-of-hearing, and multilingual audiences. A host starts a captioning session from the web dashboard, and the system transcribes speech in 65+ languages and translates it into 85+ languages, including a bilingual English and Spanish mode. Attendees follow along by joining a shared web link or QR code, or through the free iOS and Android apps; captions can also be displayed on screen as lower-third overlays or full-screen scrolling text. It integrates with common presentation and streaming software including ProPresenter, OBS, vMix, FreeShow, and Worship Extreme, and supports automation via cURL and Bitfocus Companion. Accuracy can be improved with boosted keywords for names and uncommon terms, and the platform records session history. No installation is required, making it suited to live in-person or streamed events where on-screen accessibility and language access matter.
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Whisper Notes is a privacy-first voice transcription app for iPhone and Mac that runs OpenAI's Whisper speech-recognition model entirely on-device, with no cloud uploads. It records voice or imports audio files such as MP3, M4A, and WAV, and transcribes across more than 100 languages while keeping all processing local. On Mac, it adds AI-powered features including auto-generated titles, summaries, and a chat function to ask questions about transcripts on recordings of three minutes or longer, and it can record meetings from Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet as well as offer system-wide dictation via the Fn key. The iPhone app focuses on transcription with quick lock-screen recording, timestamps, and export, while AI summaries on iPhone are noted as not yet available. The app uses a one-time purchase model rather than a subscription, with separate purchases per platform, and the Mac version offers a limited free trial before unlocking unlimited use. It requires Apple Neural Engine hardware (iPhone 12 or newer) and M-series Macs. The developer reports a substantial user base, and the offline, no-subscription approach makes it appealing for users with privacy or confidentiality concerns. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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CaptionKit is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Whisper Notes is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | CaptionKit | Whisper Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | Real-time AI speech-to-text captioning in 65+ languages | 100% on-device, offline transcription with no cloud uploads |
| Standout feature | Live translation into 85+ languages, including bilingual English/Spanish mode | Whisper-based transcription across 100+ languages |
| Team usage | Attendee access via web link, QR code, or free iOS and Android apps | Mac AI summaries, auto titles, and transcript chat (3+ minute recordings) |
| Integrations | On-screen display options (lower-third overlays, full-screen scrolling captions) | Mac meeting recording for Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet |
| Languages & capture | Integrations with ProPresenter, OBS, vMix, FreeShow, and Worship Extreme | System-wide Fn-key dictation on Mac |
| Best-fit workflow | Boosted keywords to improve accuracy for names and uncommon terms | Audio file import, timestamps, and export |
CaptionKit
Choose CaptionKit if you need providing live captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees during services or events — strengths include browser-based with no installation required for hosts or attendees.
Whisper Notes
Choose Whisper Notes if you need transcribing confidential meetings or interviews entirely offline — strengths include fully offline processing is strong for privacy and confidential recordings.
CaptionKit
Whisper Notes
It depends on your workflow. CaptionKit is strong for providing live captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees during services or events, while Whisper Notes is strong for transcribing confidential meetings or interviews entirely offline. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
CaptionKit is a free tier with paid upgrades and Whisper Notes is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Yes. Many teams run more than one meeting assistant when the workflows are complementary.
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