# MacWhisper privacy rating

macOS app that transcribes audio and video files, meeting audio and dictation with local Whisper-based models, including speaker labels and subtitle export.

## Summary

MacWhisper scores 57 out of 100 (grade D) on the dictation and transcription criteria. It meets 3 of 6 criteria: no ads or data sales, runs on the device and no training on recordings. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry. It does not meet open source and independent audit.

- Website: https://www.macwhisper.com
- Platforms: macOS
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Dictation and transcription](https://privacyratings.com/speech-to-text/)
- Grade: D (57/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | The app sends anonymous analytics events about license status; no other analytics are described. | https://www.macwhisper.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid Pro licenses, with no ads. | https://www.macwhisper.com |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| Runs on the device | Yes | The policy states all processing happens on the device and no audio or text leaves it. | https://www.macwhisper.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| No training on recordings | Yes | Processing is entirely local. | https://www.macwhisper.com/legal/privacy-policy |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/speech-to-text/macwhisper/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/speech-to-text/macwhisper.md