What is Superwhisper?
Superwhisper is an AI dictation app that turns speech into formatted text in any app on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. You press a shortcut, speak, and the text appears where your cursor is, already cleaned up. It can run local speech models fully offline or use cloud models such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama and Grok to rewrite what you said, and it supports more than 100 languages with translation into English.
Its main difference from basic dictation is modes. A mode decides what happens to your words after transcription, so the same voice note can become a casual Slack reply, a formal email or a structured prompt for a coding tool. You can build custom modes, store vocabulary and abbreviations, and bring your own API keys. People use it for writing emails, messages and documents, prompting AI coding tools like Cursor, recording meetings and transcribing audio or video files.
Main Features
- Dictate into any app with a keyboard shortcut and have text inserted at the cursor.
- Run local speech models offline so audio does not leave your device.
- Rewrite transcripts with cloud models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others.
- Switch between predefined modes such as formal, casual, legal and chat, or build your own.
- Transcribe more than 100 languages and translate them into English.
- Record meetings and generate notes automatically.
- Transcribe uploaded audio and video files on Pro.
- Save custom vocabulary so names and jargon are spelled correctly.
How to Get Started with Superwhisper
- Download Superwhisper for macOS, Windows, iOS or Android from superwhisper.com.
- Grant microphone and accessibility permissions and pick a local or cloud model.
- Set a keyboard shortcut, then click into any text field and start speaking.
- Choose or create a mode to control tone and formatting, and upgrade to Pro for file transcription and more models.
Superwhisper Pricing
The Free plan includes basic voice to text, meeting recording and 100+ languages. Pro costs $9.99 per month or $84.99 per year and adds cloud and local model choice, custom API keys and file transcription, and a one-time Pro Lifetime license is also sold at checkout. Enterprise plans with SOC 2 Type II and central billing are priced on request.
Who Should Use It?
- Writers and knowledge workers who type a lot of email and documents.
- Developers who prompt AI coding tools by voice.
- People with RSI or other conditions that make typing hard.
- Privacy-minded users who want offline transcription.
- Multilingual users who dictate in one language and need English output.
Superwhisper Alternatives
- Wispr Flow: simpler setup with strong auto-editing, cloud based
- VoiceInk: open source and a one-time price for Mac users
- Aqua Voice: fast dictation with a focus on accuracy for technical terms
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Superwhisper free?
Yes, Superwhisper has a free plan for basic dictation. Pro costs $9.99 per month or $84.99 per year and unlocks more models and file transcription.
Does Superwhisper work offline?
Yes. Superwhisper can run local speech models on your device, so dictation works without an internet connection.
Does Superwhisper work on Windows?
Yes. Superwhisper is available on macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Superwhisper vs Wispr Flow: which is better?
Superwhisper is better if you want offline models and custom modes, while Wispr Flow is simpler and fully cloud based. Both have free plans to test.