On: Why do voice transcription apps charge monthly when Whisper runs locally?

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I made WhisperType [1].

The price tag is $30/YEAR. The current MRR is about $700 and I'm paying $7/mo for Groq Whisper Turbo.

These apps really don't have any reason to be so pricey, it's all just margin.

1. https://whispertype.com/