Compare · Last checked Oct 2026
Wisper vs the alternatives.
Honest, sourced comparisons with the dictation apps people weigh against Wisper — including where they’re the better pick.
At a glance
Every app, one table.
Platforms, offline, translation and price for the dictation apps people compare us with. Tap a name for the full head-to-head.
| App | Mac | Windows | iPhone | Android | Offline | Translate output | Free plan | Paid, per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisperAI dictation for Mac, iPhone and Android | Android only | Into 30 languages | 20 dictations a day (5 on Android) | $49.99 ($4.17/mo) | ||||
| Wispr FlowAI dictation for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android | Transcription is always in the cloud | To English only, not on iOS | 2,000 words a week on desktop; limited on mobile | $144 ($12/mo) | ||||
| SuperwhisperDictation with local AI models: Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android | Local models | Any language into English (Pro) | Unlimited with local models; AI modes on Pro | $84.99 | ||||
| Aqua VoiceAI dictation for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android | Not published; Android needs a connection | Through Edit Mode | 1,000 words in total | $96 ($8/mo) | ||||
| WillowAI dictation for Mac, Windows and iPhone | Offline mode | Through Scribe edits | Unlimited on a lighter model; 20 Scribe uses a week | $144 ($12/mo) | ||||
| TypelessAI dictation for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android | Not published | Translates as you speak | Limited words each week | $144 ($12/mo) | ||||
| MacWhisperLocal transcription and dictation for Mac | Runs on your Mac | Translates transcripts | Free version with fewer features | €64 once (Pro license) | ||||
| Apple DictationBuilt into Mac, iPhone and iPad | On device in many languages | Not published | Free, built in | Free | ||||
| Gboard voice typingGoogle’s keyboard for Android and iPhone | Not published | Translate as you type | Free | Free | ||||
| Otter.aiAI meeting notes and transcription | Not published | Not published | 300 minutes a month, 30 min per conversation | $8.33/mo billed yearly |
Last checked Oct 2026. Competitor facts are from each company’s own website, help center or store listing — sources are on each comparison page. Wisper: our pricing page and App Store / Google Play listings. Prices are USD individual plans. Something out of date? Tell us.
Head-to-head
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Choosing a dictation app: questions.
What’s the best dictation app for Mac?
For clean, styled text in any app, plus your iPhone and Android: Wisper. For offline local models: Superwhisper or MacWhisper. For free: Apple Dictation, built in.
What’s the best voice typing app for Android?
Gboard voice typing is free. For AI clean-up, styles, translation and an offline mode in a bubble over any app: Wisper. Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, Aqua Voice and Typeless also run on Android.
Which dictation apps work offline?
Superwhisper and MacWhisper run locally, Willow lists an offline mode, Apple Dictation works on device in many languages, and Wisper works offline on Android.
How do you keep these comparisons fair?
Competitor facts come only from their own websites, help centers and store listings, with links and the date we checked. If something isn’t published, we show “—”. If we got something wrong, email us and we’ll fix it.
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