Whisper Notes is a solid local transcription app — but it only runs on Mac and iPhone/iPad. Its own developers say so explicitly: there's no Windows version, and none is planned. If you work on Windows, this is the real difference, not a matter of taste.
| Feature | AirGapScribe | Whisper Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows | Mac and iPhone/iPad only — no Windows or Android |
| Audio processing | 100% local | 100% local |
| Payment model | Subscription: $5.99/mo or $49/yr | One-time: $7.99 (iPhone) or $14 (Mac direct download) |
| AI meeting assistant (minutes, tasks) | Yes (Pro) | On Mac: auto summary and title; a transcript chat (recordings over 3 min) to extract action items or key points — not on iPhone, and no structured minutes or follow-up email |
| Follow-up email draft | Yes (Pro) | No |
| System audio capture in Zoom/Meet/Teams | Yes | Only on the Mac direct-download version |
| Speaker diarization | Yes | Yes |
| Fix and reprocess a passage of the transcript | Yes (Pro) | — |
What they share. Whisper Notes and AirGapScribe both process on the device itself: the difference is the platform. Whisper Notes exists for Mac and iPhone/iPad; AirGapScribe is for Windows 10 and 11.
What you trade off. AirGapScribe is Windows-only today, with no mobile apps. The table above shows, row by row, where each tool wins.
What it costs. AirGapScribe has a free plan (sessions up to 45 minutes) and Pro at $5.99 a month or $49 a year.
Yes, Whisper Notes processes on the device, but it only exists for Mac and iPhone/iPad. AirGapScribe covers Windows 10 and 11.
No. Recording, transcription and the AI assistant run on your computer. It records, transcribes and runs the AI offline; Pro revalidates online every 14 days.
Windows 10 and 11. There is no Mac, Linux or mobile version for now.
Free (sessions up to 45 minutes) or Pro at $5.99 a month or $49 a year.
Competitor prices and features: list prices checked in October 2026. They change often; confirm on their official site before deciding.