# Glasscribe

> Real-time speech-to-text for macOS. 100% on-device. 22+ languages. Live translation.

Glasscribe is a lightweight macOS menu bar app for speech-to-text transcription. It uses Apple's on-device Speech framework — your voice never leaves your Mac.

## Key Features

- On-device processing: No internet required, no data sent to any cloud server
- 22+ languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Italian, Malay, Norwegian, Dutch, Swedish, and more
- Real-time translation: Translate between all supported languages on-device
- System audio capture: Transcribe YouTube, Zoom, podcasts, or any Mac audio without virtual audio drivers
- Dictation mode: Hold the fn key to speak, text appears at your cursor in any app
- Floating overlay: Draggable subtitle window with adjustable opacity and font size
- Session history: Persistent transcription history with full-text search
- Export: Save transcripts as .txt or .srt subtitle files
- Custom shortcuts: Global hotkeys for hands-free control
- Speed: 3.8x faster than keyboard typing (~150 WPM vs ~40 WPM)

## Pricing

- Free trial: 3 days with full access, no account required
- Monthly: $2.90/month
- Annual: $12/year (save 66% vs monthly)
- Lifetime: $24 one-time payment

All features are included in every plan. No feature gates.

## Platform Requirements

- macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
- No internet connection needed
- ~15 MB app size

## Use Cases

- Meeting transcription: Transcribe Zoom, Teams, Google Meet calls in real time
- YouTube & podcast transcription: Capture system audio without extensions
- Dictation & voice typing: Speak into any text field in any app
- Live captions: Floating subtitle overlay for accessibility
- Lecture transcription: Students can capture lectures hands-free
- Interview transcription: Journalists and researchers transcribe on the spot
- Real-time translation: Watch foreign-language content with live translation
- Content creation: Voice-to-text for scripts, articles, and notes
- Language learning: See spoken words as text in real time

## Comparison with Alternatives

| Feature | Glasscribe | Otter.ai | Rev | Apple Dictation |
|---------|-----------|----------|-----|-----------------|
| 100% on-device | Yes | No (cloud) | No (cloud) | Partial |
| System audio capture | Yes | No | No | No |
| Live translation | Yes | No | No | No |
| Floating overlay | Yes | No | No | No |
| Offline | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Languages | 22+ | 3 | 31 | 20+ |
| Privacy | Complete | Cloud-processed | Cloud-processed | Partial |
| Starting price | $2.90/mo | $16.99/mo | $29.99/mo | Free (limited) |
| Lifetime option | $24 | No | No | N/A |

## Links

- Website: https://glasscribe.toolab.dev
- Download: https://glasscribe.toolab.dev
- Release Notes: https://glasscribe.toolab.dev/whatsnew
- Privacy Policy: https://glasscribe.toolab.dev/privacy
- Contact: contact@toolab.dev

## Optional: Detailed Information

For a more comprehensive description, see [llms-full.txt](https://glasscribe.toolab.dev/llms-full.txt).