Does Glasscribe work offline?

Yes. All speech recognition and translation run locally on the Mac, and no internet connection is needed.

Can it transcribe audio from Zoom or YouTube?

Yes. It captures any audio playing on the Mac, including Zoom, YouTube and podcasts, without virtual audio drivers.

How much does Glasscribe cost?

It offers a 3-day free trial and a $12 one-time lifetime license with all features included.

How many languages are supported?

Transcription supports 30+ languages, and live translation supports 19 languages.

Glasscribe

Glasscribe is a macOS menu bar app for real-time speech-to-text transcription. 100% on-device, 22+ languages, live translation — your voice never leaves your Mac.

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About Glasscribe

Glasscribe is a macOS menu bar app that converts speech to text in real time, with all processing done on the Mac's Neural Engine. Audio is not uploaded, and the app works fully offline without an internet connection. It supports more than 30 languages for recognition and offers offline live translation across 19 languages.

The app can transcribe from the microphone or from system audio, capturing sound from Zoom, YouTube, podcasts and other sources without browser extensions or virtual audio drivers. Transcripts appear in a translucent floating overlay that can be moved and adjusted for opacity, font size and timing. Sessions are saved automatically and can be searched later, and text can be copied and pasted at the cursor in any app. Global hotkeys allow customization.

The site describes use by product managers transcribing meetings, developers dictating specs into their editors, and students reading translated lectures. No account is required.

Best for

Mac users transcribing meetings privately
Developers dictating text into editors
Students following foreign-language lectures
Users needing offline transcription

Pros

Fully on-device processing with no internet required
Captures system audio without extensions or virtual drivers
Live offline translation across 19 languages
Low one-time lifetime price with all features included

Cons

Available only for macOS
Translation covers fewer languages than transcription

Pricing

A 3-day free trial is offered, and a lifetime license with all features costs $12 one time.

Glasscribe FAQ

Does Glasscribe work offline?: Yes. All speech recognition and translation run locally on the Mac, and no internet connection is needed.
Can it transcribe audio from Zoom or YouTube?: Yes. It captures any audio playing on the Mac, including Zoom, YouTube and podcasts, without virtual audio drivers.
How much does Glasscribe cost?: It offers a 3-day free trial and a $12 one-time lifetime license with all features included.
How many languages are supported?: Transcription supports 30+ languages, and live translation supports 19 languages.