Buzz

Offline audio transcription and translation app built on OpenAI's Whisper, with live recording and subtitle export.

Open source

Active

This replaces Descript and Otter.ai

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Made by: Chidi Williams
Website: buzzcaptions.com
License: License: Open sourceMIT
Pricing: Free tier with paid plansBuzz Classic is free and open source on Windows, Linux and macOS. The macOS-native edition is sold on the Mac App Store.
Platforms: Windows
macOS
Linux
Self-hostable: No
Works offline: Yes
Account required: No
Maturity: Stable
Source code: github: chidiwilliams/buzz
Maintenance: Status: ActiveLast commit Oct 2, 2026

Descript
Situational. Best for offline transcription with a simple app.
0 people switched
Otter.ai
Top pick. Best for offline transcription in a desktop app.
0 people switched

Repository checks, newest first; last checked Oct 8, 2026. Checks older than 90 days are kept as one per week.

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Checked	Last commit	Latest release	Stars	State
Oct 8, 2026	Oct 2, 2026	v1.4.5	21,882	Open

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