Superwhisper
Dictate into everyday apps with local or cloud models and task-specific modes.
- Starting price
- Pro Monthly USD 8.49
- Free access
- Free tier; Pro trial 3,000 words
- Billing unit
- Subscription; own-device activations
- Platform
- Mac, Windows, iOS and Android
- Verified
- 20 Oct 2026
Overview
What you provide
- Press the dictation shortcut and speak into a selected microphone with the target app focused.
What you get
- Superwhisper turns speech into formatted text in other apps, with optional AI modes and file transcription.
Choosing this tool
Superwhisper fits dictation that should land directly in whichever app you are using, with modes for different tones or formats. VoiceInk is a local-first Mac alternative sold by device count; MacWhisper adds a stronger file and meeting transcription workflow. Compare the actual model route before calling the whole pipeline offline.
A decision worked through
Twelve monthly Pro payments at USD 8.49 total USD 101.88 before tax. This is a monthly-plan cost example, not the price of the separate yearly offer; using your own paid API key can add another bill even when the app license is active.
Superwhisper alternatives for this task
For Superwhisper, compare VoiceInk, MacWhisper. Match the input, delivery format and operating responsibilities before comparing price.
| Product | Price / unit | Free allowance | Input → output | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SuperwhisperRead profileOfficial source ↗ | Pro USD 8.49/mo | 3,000 Pro trial words | Voice becomes text in active apps. | Meetings are Mac only. |
| VoiceInkRead profileOfficial source ↗ | USD 25 once / one Mac | Trial available | Dictation becomes editable Mac text. | Apple Silicon, macOS 14.4+ |
| MacWhisperRead profileOfficial source ↗ | Pro EUR 64 once | Free basic transcription | Mac recordings become text/subtitles. | Cloud model bills are additional. |
Setup & workflow
- Install the supported app and configure a microphone and shortcut.
- Choose a local or cloud model and test a short dictation in the target app.
- Tune the mode or vocabulary and review text before taking an external action.
Requirements & installation
Limits & review
- The FAQ recommends cloud models on Intel Macs and says offline models work best on Apple Silicon. Meetings are marked Mac only. Cloud AI modes and your own API endpoints have different privacy and cost boundaries from local Whisper.
Your part
- Read inserted text before sending it, especially commands, amounts and recipient names.
Sources & verification4
This profile is based on official sources, not a hands-on product test.
Vendor descriptions and demos document advertised features. Editorial guidance is based on these sources.
- Official modes, Free and USD offer schemasuperwhisper.com
- Superwhisper official referencesuperwhisper.com
- VoiceInk official referencetryvoiceink.com
- MacWhisper official referencemacwhisper.com
