Is Buzz safe?

Our pick

Yes. Buzz is a legitimate tool and Plainweb's pick for: Turn speech into text. Free Whisper transcription on your own computer.

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Site checked 15 Oct 2026

Free
Your files stay on your device
Open source
Secure connection (HTTPS)
Homepage contacts no ad networks
No known trackers on the homepage
Unlimited
Private
Exports subtitles

Works on: Windows, Mac, Linux · Free

Where it shows up

Add subtitles to a video Option
Turn speech into text Our pick

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MacWhisper

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Otter.ai

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Questions

Does Buzz show ads or track you?: Its homepage loaded no ad networks and no known trackers in our automated check on 15 Oct 2026.
Is Buzz free?: Yes, Buzz is free.