Glasscribe – Real-time on-device subtitles for any Mac audio

Summary: Glasscribe is a macOS menu bar app that captures system audio and converts speech into live subtitles entirely on-device, without sending data to the cloud. It provides a floating subtitle overlay that works across all apps and supports live translation beneath the transcription.

What it does

Glasscribe captures any audio playing on a Mac and displays real-time subtitles via a floating overlay. It transcribes and translates speech locally without requiring accounts or cloud services.

Who it's for

It is designed for Mac users needing native, unobtrusive live captions for any audio source on their device.

Why it matters

It enables private, seamless access to live subtitles and translations for all Mac audio without relying on external servers or configurations.