Buzz
FreeDrag a file in and transcribe — batch jobs and multiple export formats
Open Source Offline Cross-platform No Ads No Sign-up
A desktop transcription app with a straightforward interface: drag files in, run batches, and export to several subtitle and text formats without touching a terminal. The macOS build is large at 449 MB for ARM64.
Why we picked it
Buzz is the most full-featured desktop app of this group. 20,966 stars, MIT, with more batch options and export formats than its peers; latest v1.4.4 (14 March 2026).
Watch the size: the macOS ARM64 build is 449 MB, an order of magnitude larger than Vibe's 39.8 MB on macOS. Check that number first if disk is tight.
It is a straight trade: take Buzz for batch work and export formats, take Vibe for lightness.