✦ AURIS APEX — Gemini AI tier.  7 new AI superpowers: transcription, TTS, images, video, live mic, music. Coming soon.  Discover APEX →
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AURIS
Everyone asks you to upload your files. AURIS lets you work.

AURIS brings AI to your content,
not your content to the cloud.

AURIS runs OpenAI Whisper entirely on your machine — no upload, no account. AI Intelligence, Video Production, and APEX Gemini suite use your own API keys, billed direct by the providers. We built the app. You own everything else.

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100% local Whisper BYOK — zero markup Cancel anytime 99 languages Mac + Windows
macOS 11+ (Intel + Apple Silicon) Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

Everyone asks you to upload your files. AURIS lets you work.

Audio, video, text. Inside a single interface. Directly on your device.
No mandatory upload. No account. No cloud to hand your material over to.

AURIS brings AI to your content,
not your content to the cloud.

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Your audio never leaves your computer.

Cloud transcription services store your recordings on their servers — and some train their AI models on your private conversations. AURIS processes everything locally, offline, on your hardware. No server upload. No usage data. No privacy policy to worry about. What you transcribe is yours, and only yours.

How it works

Three steps. That's it.

Step 01

Drop your file

Drag and drop any audio or video file — MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV, FLAC, OGG, WEBM and more.

Step 02

Choose your model

Pick a Whisper model from tiny (fast, 39MB) to large-v3 (max quality, 3.1GB). Set language, format, output folder. Press Start.

Step 03

Read your transcript

Watch the live log as Whisper processes your file. When done, click "Show in Finder" — your file is ready.

Features

Built for people who can't afford
to compromise on accuracy or privacy.

AURIS combines the power of the best open-source AI engine with a clean desktop interface — and nothing more.

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OpenAI Whisper — Best-in-Class

The same engine used in professional transcription pipelines worldwide. Handles multiple speakers, background noise, heavy accents, technical vocabulary.

→ 99 languages supported
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Mac + Windows — Truly Cross-Platform

Most local Whisper apps are Mac-only. AURIS runs natively on macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon) and Windows 10/11. Your whole team, regardless of hardware.

→ Where competitors stop, AURIS doesn't
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5 Output Formats

Plain TXT for editing. SRT and VTT for subtitles. TSV for spreadsheets. JSON for programmatic post-processing. All from a single transcription run.

→ TXT · SRT · VTT · TSV · JSON
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Live Streaming Log

Don't guess — watch. AURIS streams Whisper's output line by line in real time. Every timestamp, every segment, every warning visible as it happens.

→ Server-Sent Events, zero polling
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Full Whisper Control

Select your model, input language, output format, and output directory. AURIS saves your preferences — no reconfiguring every time you open the app.

→ Persistent config, always ready
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AI Intelligence PRO

Transform your transcript into a structured report, flashcard deck, quiz, interactive mindmap, table, presentation, infographic or audio overview — powered by Claude AI.

→ 8 export formats · BYOK (bring your own key)
AURIS APEX — New tier

Powered by Google Gemini.
The AI tier that goes further.

APEX unlocks a new dimension of intelligence. Beyond local transcription — generation, synthesis, images, video, live audio, and music. All from a single app, driven by Gemini 2.5 Flash.

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APEX Engine APEX

Cloud transcription via Gemini 2.5 Flash. Faster than local Whisper on large files, with built-in context awareness and native support for all languages.

→ Gemini 2.5 Flash · 2 credits/file
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APEX Intelligence APEX

Full-document AI analysis with no truncation limits. Summaries, Q&A, cross-document synthesis — even on multi-hour recordings. Gemini processes the entire text, not just a fragment.

→ Gemini 2.5 Flash · 3 credits/doc
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APEX Audio — Expressive TTS APEX

Transform any transcript into a professional audio narration using Gemini TTS 3.1 Flash. Emotion tags, pacing, voice style — all controllable inline. Export as MP3.

→ Gemini TTS 3.1 Flash · 2 credits
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APEX Visuals — Imagen 4 APEX

Generate cover images, chapter illustrations, and visual assets directly from your transcript content. Powered by Google Imagen 4 — photorealistic output at 1080p.

→ Imagen 4.0 · 1 credit/set
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APEX Video + NLE Console APEX

Auto-generate full video reels from transcripts. Multi-engine pipeline (Veo 3.1, Runway). Built-in NLE Console with 3-panel editor: scene browser, timeline, inspector, transitions, audio mix. Videoclip Musicale: beat-synced montage with automatic lipsync on any face — real, cartoon, anime or 3D (fal.ai BYOK).

→ Veo 3.1 · 8 sec 1080p · 15 credits/clip · fal.ai lipsync BYOK
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APEX Live — Real-time mic APEX

Live transcription from your microphone via Gemini Live WebSocket API. Near-zero latency, streaming text output — for meetings, lectures, interviews. No file required.

→ Gemini 3.1 Live Preview · 3 credits/30 min
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APEX Music — Lyria 3 APEX

Generate original background music contextually matched to your transcript. Powered by Google Lyria 3 Pro. Currently in waitlist — activates automatically when Google approves access.

→ Lyria 3 Pro · 5 credits/30 sec
⏳ In waitlist — auto-activates at Google approval
APEX BYOK model
€49/month — Bring your own Gemini key
Your Gemini API key connects direct to Google — AURIS never touches your usage. No credit packs. No markup. Pure BYOK.
See APEX pricing →
Who uses AURIS

Anyone who transcribes for a living.

Built for professionals where accuracy, speed, and data confidentiality are non-negotiable.

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Journalists
Transcribe source interviews with total confidentiality. No audio uploaded to third-party servers.
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Podcasters
Episode transcripts for show notes, SEO, accessibility — without monthly subscription overhead.
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Legal professionals
Depositions, hearings, client calls. Sensitive audio stays on your machine, period.
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Researchers
Field interviews, focus groups, conference recordings. GDPR compliance by default — nothing leaves your device.
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Video creators
Generate SRT/VTT subtitle files for YouTube, social media and streaming platforms from your video files.
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Healthcare
Dictations and consultations. Local processing means patient data never hits a cloud server.
Comparison

AURIS vs. every alternative.

Cloud tools are convenient. But they come with monthly fees, privacy trade-offs, and a permanent dependency on someone else's infrastructure.

Feature AURIS MacWhisper Pro Otter.ai Pro Descript Aiko
Price from €7.99/mo $79.99 once $16.99/month $12/month Free
Windows support ✓ Yes ✗ Mac only ✓ Yes (cloud) ✓ Yes (cloud) ✗ Mac/iOS only
100% local processing ✓ Always offline ✓ Yes ✗ Cloud only ✗ Cloud only ✓ Yes
Privacy — audio not stored ✓ Guaranteed ✓ Yes ✗ Stored + trained on ✗ Stored remotely ✓ Yes
No account required ✓ None ✓ None ✗ Required ✗ Required ✓ None
Works without internet ✓ Always ✓ Yes ✗ Requires internet ✗ Requires internet ✓ Yes
Output formats TXT, SRT, VTT, TSV, JSON TXT, CSV, PDF, SRT DOCX, PDF, TXT DOCX, SRT TXT, SRT, JSON
AI post-processing ✓ Pro (BYOK) Partial (cloud AI) ✓ (cloud, subscription) ✓ (cloud, subscription) ✗ None
Whisper models

From instant draft to broadcast quality.

AURIS supports all Whisper model sizes. Models download once to ~/.cache/whisper/ and cache permanently.

tiny
39 MB
Fastest
Best for quick drafts. Ideal when speed matters more than perfection.
base
139 MB
Balanced
Good everyday accuracy. Transcribes most clear audio reliably and fast.
small
461 MB
Good
Solid accuracy for interviews and podcasts at a reasonable size.
medium
1.5 GB
Default ★
The recommended choice. Excellent accuracy across languages, accents, and audio quality.
large‑v3
3.1 GB
Maximum
Best-in-class accuracy. For complex audio, technical vocabulary, and multi-speaker recordings.
Pricing

Full AI studio.
From €7.99/month.

Monthly subscriptions — cancel anytime. All AI features are BYOK: your keys go direct to the providers. No markup, no credit packs, no surprises.

Standard
AURIS Desktop

Local Whisper. Mac + Windows. Zero cloud.

€ 7 .99/mo
monthly subscription — cancel anytime
  • All 5 Whisper model sizes
  • All output formats: TXT, SRT, VTT, TSV, JSON
  • All major audio/video input formats
  • Mac (Intel + Apple Silicon) & Windows 10/11
  • 100% local — audio never leaves your machine
  • 99 languages · No account required
💡 Coming Soon
Launching soon.
Join the waitlist and get notified first.
Pro
AURIS Desktop + AI

Transcription + AI Intelligence. BYOK Anthropic.

€ 12 .99/mo
monthly subscription — cancel anytime
  • Everything in Standard
  • AI Intelligence — 8 export formats
  • Report · Flashcard · Quiz · Mindmap
  • Table · Presentation · Infographic · Audio
  • BYOK — your own Anthropic API key
  • ~€0.01–0.05 per analysis, billed direct
✨ Coming Soon — Pro
AI Intelligence launching soon.
Transform transcripts into reports, mindmaps, and more.
Master
AURIS Desktop + Video

Full video production pipeline. BYOK keys.

€ 24 .99/mo
monthly subscription — cancel anytime
  • Everything in Pro
  • Video Overview — auto-generated video reel
  • NLE Console — 3-panel scene editor
  • Claude + ElevenLabs + Runway (BYOK)
  • Multi-engine video: Runway Gen-4, Kling, Luma
  • Priority support + early engine access
🎬 Coming Soon — Master
Video pipeline launching soon.
Turn transcripts into full video productions. BYOK.
APEX
AURIS APEX

7 Gemini AI superpowers. BYOK Gemini key.

€ 49 /mo
monthly subscription — cancel anytime
  • Everything in Master
  • APEX Engine — Gemini 2.5 Flash transcription
  • APEX Intelligence — full-doc analysis, no truncation
  • APEX Audio — expressive TTS (Gemini 3.1 Flash)
  • APEX Visuals — image generation (Imagen 4)
  • APEX Video + NLE Console — Veo 3.1 / Runway
  • APEX Live — real-time mic transcription (Gemini Live)
  • BYOK — your own Gemini API key → billed by Google
✦ Coming Soon — APEX
Gemini AI tier launching soon.
Transcription, TTS, images, video, live mic, music — all in one.
Compare the cost
Otter.ai Pro (1 year) ~€200
Descript Creator (1 year) ~€145
MacWhisper Pro (Mac only) €74
AURIS Standard — Local Whisper €7.99/mo
AURIS Pro — + AI Intelligence €12.99/mo
AURIS Master — + Video Pipeline €24.99/mo
AURIS APEX — 7 Gemini AI Powers €49/mo
From €7.99/mo — BYOK means you pay API costs direct. No markup. No credit packs. Cancel anytime.
Already have a license?

Download AURIS

Your license key was sent via email at the time of purchase.
After installation, open AURIS and click Activate License to enter it.

💡 Downloads coming soon
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Downloads will be available at launch. Join the waitlist to be notified first.

Need help? support.obirieclabs.com

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Complete User Manual

Step-by-step installation, activation, transcription workflow, AI Intelligence guide, and full technical reference. Available online or as a downloadable PDF — in the same aesthetic as the app itself.

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FAQ

Answers before you ask.

Yes — completely. After downloading the Whisper model you want (one-time, cached locally), AURIS processes everything on your hardware with zero network access. License validation is also offline, using HMAC-SHA256 cryptographic verification. There is no phone-home, no telemetry, no usage reporting.

AURIS never transmits your audio files to any server. The entire transcription pipeline runs locally on your CPU. Cloud transcription services like Otter.ai upload your recordings and may use your data to train their AI models. With AURIS, that's not possible by design.

AURIS Pro uses a BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) model. You need a free Anthropic API key from console.anthropic.com — no subscription required. Each AI Intelligence analysis costs approximately €0.01–0.05 in API credits, billed directly by Anthropic. You keep full control. No data is stored anywhere.

medium (1.5 GB) is the recommended starting point — excellent accuracy at a manageable size. Use large-v3 for the absolute best results on difficult audio: multiple speakers, background noise, heavy accents. Use tiny or base for quick drafts where speed matters more than perfection.

After purchase you receive a key in the format AURIS-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX via email (automated, minutes after payment). Paste it into the AURIS activation screen. Validated locally using HMAC-SHA256 — no internet required, no server to ping, no account to create.

Both use OpenAI Whisper for transcription. Key differences: AURIS runs on both Mac and Windows (MacWhisper is Mac-only); AURIS is €29.99 vs MacWhisper Pro at $79.99; AURIS gives you all 5 Whisper output formats including VTT and JSON; and AURIS Pro adds local AI post-processing with your own Anthropic key.

Your license covers all v1.x updates indefinitely at no extra cost. When v2.0 ships (planned: speaker diarization, batch mode, auto-update), it will be a separate paid release — but existing customers will receive a meaningful discount. You will never lose access to what you already own.

APEX is a monthly subscription tier that adds Gemini-powered capabilities on top of everything in Master: cloud transcription (Gemini 2.5 Flash), full-document AI analysis without truncation, expressive TTS (Gemini TTS), image generation (Imagen 4), video generation with built-in NLE editor (Veo 3.1 / Runway), Videoclip Musicale with automatic lipsync (fal.ai), real-time live mic transcription (Gemini Live), and AI music (Lyria 3). All APEX features are BYOK — you connect your own Gemini API key directly to Google. Obiriec Labs never touches your usage or API costs. For lipsync (fal.ai), your own fal.ai key is billed directly by fal.ai.

APEX costs €149/month and includes 200 credits. Each operation consumes a set amount: transcription (2 cr), audio TTS (2 cr), live session 30 min (3 cr), image set (1 cr), video clip 8 sec (15 cr), full video reel 3 scenes (40 cr), music 30 sec (5 cr). Credits reset each billing cycle. If you need more, top-up packs are available: 50 cr = €29, 150 cr = €79. Unused credits do not roll over.

APEX operations (Gemini transcription, video, images, TTS, live) require an internet connection since they call Google AI APIs. However, the local Whisper transcription engine remains fully available offline — APEX is a superset of Pro, not a replacement. You can still use all Standard and Pro features without connectivity.