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Wisper vs MacWhisper
MacWhisper transcribes files and meetings and dictates on your Mac, locally. Wisper is for writing by voice on Mac, iPhone and Android.
Choose Wisper to dictate clean text on Mac, iPhone and Android, with styles, translation and voice editing. Choose MacWhisper to transcribe files and meetings locally on your Mac and pay once.
- Platforms
- WisperMac, iPhone, AndroidMacWhisperMac
- Runs offline
- WisperAndroid onlyMacWhisperYes, on your Mac
- Audio files
- WisperNoMacWhisperCore feature
- Price
- Wisper$49.99/yearMacWhisper€64 once
Feature by feature
Wisper and MacWhisper, side by side.
Every row is from each company’s own site or store listing. “—” means they don’t publish it.
| Feature | Wisper | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | ||
| Mac | macOS 14+ | |
| Windows | ||
| iPhone | Wisper keyboard, iOS 17+ | Separate app, Whisper Transcription |
| Android | Floating bubble, Android 9+ | |
| Dictation | ||
| Works in any appDictate wherever you can type | System-wide dictation | |
| Languages | Any language | 100+ |
| Offline / on-device | Android only | Runs on your Mac |
| Custom dictionaryNames and jargon spelled your way | Not published | |
| SnippetsSay a phrase, insert saved text | Not published | |
| AI editing | ||
| Clean-upRemoves fillers and false starts, formats | Removes filler words | |
| Styles & tone | Presets; custom styles on Pro | AI prompts per app (Pro, your own API key) |
| Edit selected text by voice | Mac, iPhone and Android | Not published |
| Translate as you speakTalk in one language, get text in another | Into 30 languages | Translates transcripts |
| Notes & files | ||
| Meeting & lecture notes | Summary, flashcards, chat | Records Zoom, Teams, Webex |
| Transcribe audio files | Its core feature | |
| Privacy & teams | ||
| Your data | History stays on your device; audio is sent to transcribe. Not sold. | Processed locally; data stays on your Mac |
| Pricing (USD) | ||
| Free plan | 20 dictations a day (5 on Android) | Free version with fewer features |
| Paid, monthly | $19.99 | Not published |
| Paid, yearly | $49.99 ($4.17/mo) | €64 once (Pro license) |
Last checked Oct 2026. MacWhisper: macwhisper.com · App Store: Whisper Transcription. Wisper: our pricing page and App Store / Google Play listings. Prices in USD. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
Honestly
Where each one wins.
What you get with Wisper
- On your phone tooThe Wisper keyboard on iPhone and a bubble on Android, with the same styles and snippets.
- AI clean-up out of the boxNo API keys or local setup. MacWhisper’s AI prompts use your own API key or Ollama.
- Translate as you speakTalk in one language, get text in another.
- Edit by voiceSelect text on Mac, iPhone or Android and say what to change.
Where they’re better
- Local and offlineProcessing stays on your Mac.
- File transcriptionIts core feature.
- Meeting recordingZoom, Teams and Webex.
- Pay onceA €64 Pro license with lifetime updates.
Pricing
What it costs.
Individual plans in USD, from each company’s pricing page or store listing. Local prices can differ.
Wisper
- Free
- 20 dictations a day (5 on Android)
- Monthly
- $19.99
- Yearly
- $49.99
- Weekly
- $7.99
- Devices
- One plan covers Mac and iPhone; Android is bought on Google Play
MacWhisper
- Free
- Free version with fewer features
- Pro
- €64 one-time license
- Subscription
- Not needed for Pro
macwhisper.com lists prices in euros. The App Store version has its own in-app prices.
Which one is for you
Who should choose which.
You write by voice all day, on your Mac and your phone.
- You dictate messages, emails and notes
- You also dictate on iPhone or Android
- You want styles and translation without setup
You transcribe recordings and want everything local on your Mac.
- You transcribe audio and video files
- Audio must stay on your Mac
- You’d rather pay once
Try both
Side by side, in 5 minutes.
- Install WisperMac App Store, App Store (iPhone and iPad) or Google Play. Free to start.
- Bring your wordsAdd the names and jargon you use — and any text you repeat as snippets. If you used MacWhisper, copy them over.
- Pick a style and languageChoose how your text should sound, and an output language if you write in another one.
- Run the same testDictate the same email in both and compare how much you had to fix.
Wisper vs MacWhisper: questions.
Is Wisper a MacWhisper alternative?
For dictation, yes — on Mac, iPhone and Android. For transcribing audio files locally, MacWhisper is built for that and Wisper isn’t.
Does Wisper run locally like MacWhisper?
On Android, Wisper has an offline mode. On Mac and iPhone it needs a connection. MacWhisper processes on your Mac.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many people transcribe files with one app and dictate with another. Give each its own shortcut on Mac.
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