Audience
Professionals, students, journalists, podcasters, researchers, and content creators who need to record and transcribe audio on Mac
About Silkwave Voice
Silkwave Voice is a privacy-focused audio recording and transcription app for macOS. Record from your microphone, system audio, or both at once - with accurate, real-time transcription powered by Apple's on-device speech-to-text models. No cloud uploads, no subscriptions, no per-minute API costs.
RECORD ANY AUDIO SOURCE
• Microphone - voice notes, in-person meetings, dictation
• System Audio - Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, YouTube, browser tabs
• Both at once - capture your mic and remote participants simultaneously
ON-DEVICE TRANSCRIPTION
• Real-time speech-to-text using Apple's on-device models
• 10 languages: Cantonese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
• Completely local - no internet connection needed
AI-POWERED SUMMARIES
• Structured summaries with key topics, action items, and decisions
• Powered by ChatGPT through Apple Intelligence - no API keys needed
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$14 one-time
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
Silkwave
Founded: 2025
Armenia
www.silkwave.ai/silkwave-voice
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Mac
Training
Documentation
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Online
Silkwave Voice Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Silkwave Voice work with?
Silkwave Voice works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Silkwave Voice support in their product?
Silkwave Voice supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Silkwave Voice offer?
Silkwave Voice offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does Silkwave Voice provide?
Silkwave Voice provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does Silkwave Voice offer a free trial?
Yes, Silkwave Voice offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Silkwave Voice cost?
Pricing for Silkwave Voice starts at $14 one-time.
