Is Descript or MacWhisper better for AI meeting notes?

It depends on your workflow. Descript is strong for editing podcasts and videos by editing the transcript, while MacWhisper is strong for mac users transcribing zoom or teams meetings privately on-device. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.

How do Descript and MacWhisper compare on price?

Descript is a free tier with paid upgrades and MacWhisper is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.

Can I use both Descript and MacWhisper?

Often yes: teams combine tools when one handles capture and another handles analysis.

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Descript vs MacWhisper

Descript: Video/podcast editor with transcription and meeting recording MacWhisper: Native macOS transcription app from Amsterdam-based Goodsnooze that records and transcribes meetings locally using Whisper, with no cloud upload. The right pick comes down to team size, budget, and the workflows you want to automate.

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Final recommendation

Shortlist Descript when editing podcasts and videos by editing the transcript matters most, and MacWhisper when journalists and researchers transcribing recorded interviews matters most. Test each on your own meetings; the right choice tends to become obvious quickly.

Descript

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Video/podcast editor with transcription and meeting recording

Automatic transcription of imported or recorded audio and videoMultitrack audio and video editingOne-click caption and subtitle generation

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MacWhisper

CustomAI Meeting Assistants

Native macOS transcription app from Amsterdam-based Goodsnooze that records and transcribes meetings locally using Whisper, with no cloud upload.

Available on macOS and iOS

About Descript

Descript is an audio and video editing platform built around text-based editing, where the spoken content of a recording is automatically transcribed and the resulting transcript becomes the primary way to edit the media. When users import or record audio and video, Descript generates a transcript that they can read, search, and edit, with changes to the text reflected in the underlying recording. The platform also offers one-click caption and subtitle generation so the transcribed words can be displayed on screen and styled to match a project. In addition to transcription and captions, Descript provides features for podcast and video production, including multitrack editing, screen recording, and AI-assisted tools. Because editing the transcript edits the media, it is especially useful for podcasters, video creators, and teams who want to cut filler, rearrange segments, or repurpose content without working frame by frame. Descript is aimed at content creators, marketers, educators, and teams who want transcription, captions, and editing combined in a single workflow. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.

Best suited for

Editing podcasts and videos by editing the transcript
Generating captions and subtitles for published content
Producing searchable transcripts from recorded sessions

About MacWhisper

MacWhisper is a native macOS (and iOS) transcription app built by indie developer Jordi Bruin under his Amsterdam-based studio Goodsnooze. It uses OpenAI's Whisper models (and NVIDIA Parakeet) to turn audio and video into editable text directly on the user's device, so recordings never need to be sent to the cloud. Beyond transcribing existing files, MacWhisper can record and transcribe meetings from conferencing apps such as Zoom, Teams, Webex, Skype, Chime, and Discord, as well as system audio and microphone input, making it practical as a meeting transcription tool. It supports more than 100 languages and offers features like batch transcription, speaker grouping, search, and real-time dictation. Because all processing happens locally, it appeals to users with privacy and confidentiality requirements who prefer not to route sensitive conversations through third-party servers. The company is independently funded and has not been acquired. MacWhisper is distributed through its own website and the Mac App Store, with a free tier for basic offline transcription and paid options for advanced capabilities. It is best for Mac users who want a fast, private, on-device way to transcribe meetings and recordings. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.

Best suited for

Mac users transcribing Zoom or Teams meetings privately on-device
Journalists and researchers transcribing recorded interviews
Professionals needing offline, confidential transcription of sensitive calls

Feature	Descript	MacWhisper
Core capability	Automatic transcription of imported or recorded audio and video	On-device transcription using Whisper and NVIDIA Parakeet
Standout feature	Text-based editing where editing the transcript edits the media	Records system audio from Zoom, Teams, Webex, and other apps
Team usage	One-click caption and subtitle generation	Supports 100+ languages
Integrations	Multitrack audio and video editing	Batch transcription and speaker grouping
Languages & capture	Screen and audio recording built in	Real-time dictation
Best-fit workflow	Automatic transcription of imported or recorded audio and video	Available on macOS and iOS

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