Superwhisper review

Superwhisper is the strongest choice when you want dictation that never leaves your computer. Its free plan gives unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, custom vocabulary, text replacements and two modes, and the docs state that nothing you dictate leaves your device on that plan. The app pastes the finished transcript into whatever app you are using and works offline. Pro costs $8.49 per month, $84.99 per year or $249.99 once, and one license covers unlimited Macs and Windows PCs plus an iPhone and Android phone. Pro adds cloud voice models, the Super mode that reads screen context, AI modes for email and messages, realtime transcription, speaker separation, file transcription and meeting notes on macOS. New users get 3,000 words of full Pro access to try it. The trade-off is complexity: modes, models and shortcuts give power users a lot of control, but the defaults take more setup than Wispr Flow or Apple Dictation.

Who it is for

Privacy-minded users who want unlimited free dictation on local models, with optional AI modes.

Price

Free plan with local models; Pro from $8.49 per month, $84.99 per year or $249.99 lifetime.

Monthly $8.49/month Trying Pro features
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Unlimited free dictation with local Whisper models
• Works offline
• 100+ languages and dialects with translation to English
• Custom vocabulary and text replacements
• Pro adds cloud models, AI modes, file transcription and meetings

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free plan has no word limit when using local models
• Strength: One Pro license covers unlimited Macs and Windows PCs plus phones
• Strength: Lifetime license option at $249.99
• Weakness: AI formatting modes and cloud models require Pro
• Weakness: Free plan allows only two modes without AI processing
• Weakness: More settings to learn than simpler dictation apps

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, unlimited dictation with local Whisper models
• Platforms: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
• Languages: 100+ languages and dialects
• Pro pricing: $8.49 monthly, $84.99 yearly, $249.99 lifetime

Where it ranks

Superwhisper is No. 2 in our Best Dictation Software verdict.