Comparison
Air vs MacWhisper
If your only need is transcription, a dedicated transcription tool can be enough. Air does voice-to-text and also lets you delegate actions across macOS apps using screen context.
Air is not affiliated with MacWhisper.
Voice-to-text
Write with your voice while you work.
Actions
Delegate tasks across apps, not just transcription.
Screen context
Air can use what's on screen to understand context.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Transcription
Feature
Air
MacWhisper
Voice-to-text while you work
AirYes
MacWhisperVaries
Voice-to-text while you work
Yes
Varies
Fast transcription
AirYes
MacWhisperYes
Fast transcription
Yes
Yes
Actions & Delegation
Feature
Air
MacWhisper
Send messages (iMessage)
AirYes
MacWhisperNo
Send messages (iMessage)
Yes
No
Create calendar events
AirYes
MacWhisperNo
Create calendar events
Yes
No
Finder / file organization
AirYes
MacWhisperNo
Finder / file organization
Yes
No
Uses screen context for actions
AirYes
MacWhisperNo
Uses screen context for actions
Yes
No
Choose MacWhisper if…
- You mainly need transcription.
- You don't need an assistant to take actions inside macOS apps.
Choose Air if…
- You want voice-to-text while working in any app.
- You want to delegate actions like sending messages and drafting replies.
- You want scheduling handled via voice.
- You want help organizing files and taking multi-step actions.
- You want an assistant that can act using screen context.