Superwhisper

Superwhisper is an AI dictation app that turns your voice into clean, formatted text in any app for people who type a lot and want to speak instead. It is known for flexibility: you can run speech recognition fully offline on your own machine, or route text through cloud models with custom instructions. That makes it popular with writers, developers and privacy-minded users who want control over where their words go.

What is Superwhisper used for?

Superwhisper replaces the keyboard for anything you can say faster than you can type, and it can reshape what you say into the right format.

• Dictating into Slack, Gmail, documents, code editors or any text field with a shortcut
• Transcribing offline with local Whisper models, so dictation stays on your device
• Formatting speech as a chat message, an email, a formal note or another style through modes
• Building Custom Modes with your own prompts and a choice of models such as GPT, Claude or Llama
• Dictating in more than 100 languages and translating into English
• Transcribing audio files and using your own API keys on the Pro plan

Who Superwhisper is best for

Superwhisper suits writers, developers, founders, people with repetitive strain injuries and anyone who wants offline dictation for privacy. Mac users with Apple Silicon get the best experience, since local models run fastest there. People who want a zero-setup tool that formats everything automatically may prefer a simpler dictation app.

Superwhisper pricing

As of October 2026, Superwhisper's free plan includes unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, custom vocabulary, text replacements and up to two modes without AI processing. Pro costs $8.49 per month, $84.99 per year, or $249.99 as a one-time lifetime purchase, according to the official plans documentation. Pro unlocks cloud and advanced local models, your own API keys, file transcription and priority support. Enterprise offers seat-based licensing, SSO and centralized deployment at custom pricing. Student and nonprofit discounts are available.

Limitations to keep in mind

• Intel Macs work best with cloud models, since offline models need Apple Silicon to run well
• The range of modes and models has a learning curve compared with one-button tools
• Cloud processing sends text to model providers, which matters for sensitive work
• Mobile apps are less flexible than the desktop version for custom workflows

Superwhisper vs alternatives

Wispr Flow is the main alternative and suits people who want automatic formatting and style matching with almost no setup. OpenAI Whisper is the open-source speech model that Superwhisper's local mode builds on, a good fit if you want to script transcription yourself. Yap Voice Typing is a lighter option for quick voice input. Superwhisper wins when you want offline dictation, a lifetime license option and full control over prompts and models.

Tips for getting started with Superwhisper

Start with the free local model and a single shortcut, then add modes once dictation feels natural. Add names, product terms and jargon to custom vocabulary early to reduce corrections. Create one Custom Mode for your most common output, such as short Slack replies, and test it for a few days. If you are on an Intel Mac, switch to a cloud model for better speed.

Superwhisper FAQ

Is Superwhisper free?

Yes, Superwhisper has a free plan with unlimited dictation using local Whisper models. Pro costs $8.49 per month, $84.99 per year or $249.99 for lifetime access.

Does Superwhisper work offline?

Yes. Superwhisper can transcribe without an internet connection using local models, which run best on Apple Silicon Macs.

Does Superwhisper work on Windows?

Yes, Superwhisper is available on Windows as well as Mac, iOS and Android.

Superwhisper vs Wispr Flow: which is better?

Superwhisper is better for offline use and custom modes, while Wispr Flow is better for people who want automatic formatting with minimal setup.