Overview

Transcrybe is a lightweight menu bar application for macOS that transforms your Mac into a real-time translator by providing instant transcription and translation of speech. Listening to audio from your microphone or any Mac application (Zoom, YouTube, Spotify), Transcrybe displays on-screen subtitles with complete on-device processing for privacy and speed. Powered by OpenAI's Whisper on M1+ Macs for lightning-fast accuracy, or macOS's built-in transcription on Intel Macs, the app supports 20 languages and requires no cloud connection for basic functionality. Perfect for presentations to international audiences, virtual meetings, understanding phone calls in foreign languages, or live video content translation, Transcrybe offers rolling captions, customizable text appearance, and flexible audio source options—all while keeping your data private with on-device processing.

Pricing: Free (60 minutes) | $2.99/month | $24.99/year | Lifetime: $74.99

Minimum macOS: 15.2 (Sequoia)

Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel

Key Features

• Real-time speech transcription and translation
• Support for 20 languages with instant subtitle display
• On-device processing for complete privacy (no cloud required)
• Powered by OpenAI's Whisper on M1+ Macs for superior accuracy
• Intel Mac support using macOS built-in transcription
• Multiple audio sources: microphone or any Mac application
• Works with Zoom, YouTube, Spotify, and other apps
• Rolling captions keep previous translations on-screen
• Customizable text color and font options
• Menu bar accessibility for easy access
• Online transcription option for higher accuracy in certain languages
• Perfect for presentations to international audiences
• Virtual meeting comprehension and assistance
• Phone call translation for foreign languages
• Live video and streaming content understanding
• No data collection - complete privacy
• Free 60-minute trial to test before subscribing
• Lifetime purchase option available

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