templobe transcribes English audio files with models that run on your Mac, not in a cloud. Sign in once to activate it, then it keeps working with Wi-Fi off. Your audio is never uploaded, and transcription is free for beta users.
macOS 13+. Apple silicon. Works offline after sign-in. English audio files.
| What matters | templobe | Typical cloud service |
|---|---|---|
| Internet required | Only for first sign-in and model download | Yes, every session |
| Audio location | Your Mac | Provider's servers |
| Works in airplane mode | Yes, after activation | No |
| Account data | Activation only; never sees audio | Account is tied to stored recordings |
| Batch queue | Up to 50 files per batch | Varies by provider |
| Export | txt, md, srt, vtt | Varies by provider |
| Cost | Free for beta users | Subscription or per-minute credits |
| Retention | Delete a local file and it is gone | Depends on provider policy |
Cloud services differ widely; this compares the common model, not one specific vendor. If you handle confidential recordings, read each provider's retention and training policy.
Create one activation account and download the speech models. This is the only step that needs a connection.
Add English mp3, wav or m4a files and let the local model run. Audio stays on the machine, and batch work continues without a server.
Review transcripts in the local library and export as txt, md, srt or vtt. Delete a file when you are done; no copy is stored elsewhere.
Only for the first sign-in and the model download. After that, transcription works offline, including in airplane mode.
No. Speech recognition runs on your Mac with local models. There is no upload step in the product.
The speech models are installed on your Mac. Transcription happens on the machine instead of on a remote server.
Yes, one account to activate the app. It is not used for transcription and never sees your audio.
Transcription runs locally, so an internet drop does not stop a batch that has already started.
English today. More languages are on the roadmap.
Not yet. Speaker labels are not available in this beta.
Transcription is free for beta users, permanently. Future paid features are optional add-ons.
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