Plans & Feature Comparison (Free vs Pro)
DuRT is crafted for macOS power users, content creators, global learners, and independent developers. We adhere to a philosophy of practicality, privacy first, and absolute transparency: core dictation and transcription capabilities are permanently free with no duration limits, while advanced automation and pro media workflows are continually enhanced via DuRT Pro.
Feature Comparison Matrix
| Feature & Capability | DuRT Free (Forever Free) | DuRT Pro (Premium) |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time Live Subtitles (Internal Audio / Mic) | ✅ Full support via ScreenCaptureKit | ✅ Full support |
| Audio/Video File & Web Stream Transcription | ✅ Unlimited duration & file size | ✅ Full support with concurrent batching |
| Word-level Timestamps & Millisecond Alignment | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported |
| Unsupervised Speaker Diarization | ✅ Supported (Speaker 0 / Speaker 1) | ✅ Supported |
| Apple Native On-Device Offline Speech Recognition | ✅ 100% on-device, zero network traffic | ✅ Supported |
| Subtitle & Timestamp Asset Export | ✅ SRT / WebVTT / TXT / JSON | ✅ Supported |
| Single-Clip Media Timeline Trimming & Preview | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported |
| BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) Direct Ecosystem | ✅ Direct to OpenAI, DeepSeek, Ollama, OneASR | ✅ Supported |
| Basic Single-Step Transcription Pipeline | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported |
| Chained Multi-Step Automated Workflows | ❌ Single-step only | 👑 Fully automated chained pipeline (ASR ➔ Polish ➔ TTS ➔ Export) |
| AI Semantic Sentence Segmentation | ❌ Pro required | 👑 Intelligent punctuation & segment restructuring |
| AI Smart Proofreading & Error Correction | ❌ Pro required | 👑 LLM correction preserving original timestamps |
| Batch Multi-Language Translation | ❌ Pro required | 👑 High-fidelity bilingual subtitle stream generation |
| Meeting Minutes & Summary Keypoints Extraction | ❌ Pro required | 👑 Structured action items and digest extraction |
| Custom LLM Prompts Orchestration | ❌ Pro required | 👑 Freely design and run custom prompts |
| Text-to-Speech (TTS) Voiceover & Dubbing | ❌ Pro required | 👑 Multi-role AI voice synthesis, pitch/speed tuning |
| Screen & Window Video Recording | ❌ Audio capture only | 👑 Synchronous HD screen capture + system audio |
| Hardcoded Burn-in Subtitles into Video | ❌ Standalone subtitle files only | 👑 Hardcode rendered subtitles directly into video |
| Multi-clip Timeline Composition & 4K UHD Export | ❌ Basic export only | 👑 Render multi-clip sequences up to 4K UHD |
| Studio Interactive AI Transcript Assistant | ❌ Pro required | 👑 Interactive sidebar chat for Q&A, rewriting & polishing |
| One-Click Push to Notion | ❌ Pro required | 👑 Sync titles, summaries, and timestamped transcripts directly to Notion |
Available Plans & Transparent Pricing
DuRT integrates Apple's official StoreKit 2 secure in-app purchase system. All transactions are securely handled by Apple with standard subscription management and refund protections.
| Plan | Price (USD) | Billing Interval | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎁 5-Day Full Free Trial | Free ($0) | Activated automatically on first install | No credit card or upfront subscription needed. Full Pro access right away. |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 / mo | Renews monthly | Ideal for short-term intensive projects or seasonal workloads |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 / yr | Renews annually | ~$1.50/mo (~25% savings), the best value for ongoing use |
| 🔥 Lifetime License | $34.99 (one-time) | Perpetual license, no recurring fees | Most popular among power users & creators. Pay once, own forever. |
1. 5-Day Full Free Trial (Automatic Activation)
- Automatic on first launch: When you download and open DuRT for the first time, your Mac automatically activates a 5-day unrestricted DuRT Pro trial.
- Completely risk-free: No credit card or pre-authorized billing required. Explore all chained pipelines, burn-in video rendering, and Notion sync with total peace of mind.
2. Monthly & Annual Subscriptions
- Monthly Plan ($1.99 / mo): Maximum flexibility. Easily pause or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings.
- Annual Plan ($17.99 / yr): Great discount over monthly billing for creators and researchers who use transcription daily.
3. 👑 🔥 Lifetime License ($34.99 One-Time Purchase)
- The developer & power user favorite: Pay once and unlock all current and future Pro capabilities permanently.
- No subscription anxiety: Never worry about recurring monthly charges or license expirations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why is core speech recognition completely free with no duration limits?
A: We believe core speech-to-text and system audio recording are fundamental productivity utilities on modern Macs. By leveraging Apple Silicon unified memory and native ScreenCaptureKit & Speech frameworks, transcription runs locally with remarkable efficiency. We see no reason to charge artificial hourly fees for basic dictation.
Q: How do BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) costs relate to DuRT Pro?
A:
- DuRT Software: If you use Apple on-device offline recognition or a local Ollama server, usage is 100% free with zero network costs.
- Third-Party Cloud APIs: If you connect OpenAI, DeepSeek, or Alibaba Cloud, requests are sent directly from your Mac to the provider. Token charges are billed according to your own provider account, with zero middleman markup by DuRT.
- DuRT Pro: Unlocks advanced desktop engineering features such as the multi-step automation workflow engine, video subtitle burn-in rendering, TTS voiceovers, and Notion sync.
Q: How do I restore my purchase on a new Mac?
A: Simply open DuRT and click "Restore Purchase" in the subscription window. Since licenses are bound to your Apple ID, the Mac App Store automatically restores your entitlement status.
Q: I am an early subscriber or lifetime buyer. Are there perks for me?
A:
- Subscribers: Subscribers who joined on or before October 10, 2026 qualify for the "Early Supporter Channel" where 15 cumulative months unlock Lifetime Pro for free (subsequent subscriptions continue accumulating).
- Lifetime Buyers: Early Lifetime buyers can claim an extra Mac App Store Lifetime Promo Code for a friend by clicking the gift icon 🎁 in settings!
- See the Early Supporter Channel & Perks Guide.
Q: What should I know before updating from v2.x to v3.0.0?
A: Version 3.0.0 rebuilds the underlying SQLite storage. Do not overwrite directly. Follow our v3.0.0 Migration Guide to back up Default Workspace data and cleanly uninstall.
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