AI Speech-to-Text
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Web-based transcription software combining automatic speech-to-text, dictation, manual transcription tools, and subtitle export.
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Software for macOS in 2026
List of macOS Software | Last updated: October 1, 2026
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macOS Software
| # | Software / Tool | Best For | TechZella Score | User Rating | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBEdit | BBEdit is a macOS text and code editor for writing, web authoring,… | 8.3/10 | — | $0 / $59.99 |
| 2 | KDevelop | KDevelop is a free, open-source desktop IDE with language support, code navigation,… | 8.2/10 | — | $0 |
| 3 | Spyder | Spyder is a free, open-source Python IDE for scientific computing, with an… | 8.1/10 | — | $0 |
| 4 | BlueJ | BlueJ is a free, open-source Java IDE designed for introductory programming education,… | 8.0/10 | — | $0 |
| 5 | TextMate | TextMate is an open-source graphical text editor for macOS, with language bundles,… | 7.5/10 | — | $0 |
| 6 | Code::Blocks | Code::Blocks is a free desktop IDE for C, C++ and Fortran, with… | 7.4/10 | — | $0 |
| 7 | Brackets | Brackets is an open-source desktop code editor focused on web development, with… | 7.3/10 | — | $0 |
| 8 | Geany | Geany is a free, open-source desktop code editor with basic IDE features,… | 7.3/10 | — | $0 |
| 9 | SlickEdit | SlickEdit is a desktop code editor with language-aware editing tools. Its Pro… | 7.1/10 | — | $125 / $299 |
| 10 | Komodo IDE | Komodo IDE is a discontinued, multi-language desktop development environment for dynamic languages… | 5.6/10 | — | $0 |
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Software for macOS in 2026
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Audio and Video Annotation Software
InqScribe
Desktop software for transcribing, annotating, timecoding, editing, and exporting audio and video. InqScribe 3 adds local AI transcription without cloud uploads.
$0 / forever
Audio Playback Software
Express Scribe
Desktop transcription playback software for audio and video files, with variable-speed playback, hotkeys, foot-pedal support and file-management tools.
$0
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AI Software
Aiko
Aiko is an Apple-platform transcription app that runs OpenAI Whisper locally for private audio and video speech-to-text conversion.
$24 / one-time
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AI Productivity Software
MacWhisper
MacWhisper is a native transcription app for macOS, with local Whisper models, AI services, subtitle exports, meeting recording and workflow integrations.
u20ac0 / month
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AI Productivity Software
Cockatoo
Cockatoo is a web-based AI platform for transcribing audio and video, translating files, editing transcripts, and storing documents securely.
$0 / month
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AI Meeting Assistants
Avoma
Avoma is an AI meeting assistant and revenue intelligence platform for recording, transcribing, analyzing, and operationalizing customer conversations.
$19 / per recorder seat/month, billed annually
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AI Meeting Assistants
Tactiq
Tactiq is an AI meeting assistant that transcribes browser-based calls, generates summaries and action items, and shares meeting insights with workplace tools.
$0 / month
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AI Meeting Assistant
Supernormal
Supernormal captures meeting context and uses AI to create notes, action items, presentations, documents, spreadsheets, and other work outputs.
$0 / month
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AI Meeting Assistant
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AI meeting software that records, transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes calls across Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
$0 / month