Compare · Last checked Oct 2026
Wisper vs Superwhisper
Superwhisper gives you local models and custom modes. Wisper gives you clean text with no setup. Both run on Mac, iPhone and Android.
Choose Wisper for an app that works with no setup, translates into 30 languages and costs less per year ($49.99 vs $84.99). Choose Superwhisper for offline local models, Windows, file transcription or a lifetime license.
- Price per year
- Wisper$49.99Superwhisper$84.99
- Offline
- WisperAndroid onlySuperwhisperLocal models
- Translate
- WisperInto 30 languagesSuperwhisperInto English
- Windows
- WisperNoSuperwhisperYes
Feature by feature
Wisper and Superwhisper, side by side.
Every row is from each company’s own site or store listing. “—” means they don’t publish it.
| Feature | Wisper | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | ||
| Mac | macOS 14+ | |
| Windows | Windows 10 and 11 | |
| iPhone | Wisper keyboard, iOS 17+ | |
| Android | Floating bubble, Android 9+ | Android 13+ |
| Dictation | ||
| Works in any appDictate wherever you can type | ||
| Languages | Any language | 100+ |
| Offline / on-device | Android only | Local models |
| Custom dictionaryNames and jargon spelled your way | Vocabulary and replacements | |
| SnippetsSay a phrase, insert saved text | Not published | |
| AI editing | ||
| Clean-upRemoves fillers and false starts, formats | AI modes on Pro | |
| Styles & tone | Presets; custom styles on Pro | Custom modes with your own prompts |
| Edit selected text by voice | Mac, iPhone and Android | Modes can use selected text |
| Translate as you speakTalk in one language, get text in another | Into 30 languages | Any language into English (Pro) |
| Notes & files | ||
| Meeting & lecture notes | Summary, flashcards, chat | Meetings, Mac only |
| Transcribe audio files | Pro | |
| Privacy & teams | ||
| Your data | History stays on your device; audio is sent to transcribe. Not sold. | On-device models: audio can stay on your device |
| Team admin, SSO | SSO on Enterprise | |
| CertificationsSOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA | SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA | |
| Pricing (USD) | ||
| Free plan | 20 dictations a day (5 on Android) | Unlimited with local models; AI modes on Pro |
| Paid, monthly | $19.99 | $8.49 |
| Paid, yearly | $49.99 ($4.17/mo) | $84.99 |
Last checked Oct 2026. Superwhisper: superwhisper.com · superwhisper.com/android · superwhisper.com/windows · superwhisper.com/ios · App Store. 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
- No setupNo models or modes to configure. Install, hold, talk.
- Translate into 30 languagesSuperwhisper translates into English. Wisper translates into 30 languages as you speak.
- Lower yearly price$49.99 vs $84.99 a year.
- Study notes everywhereSummary, flashcards and chat from recordings. Superwhisper’s meetings feature is Mac only.
Where they’re better
- Fully offlineLocal models work without a connection.
- WindowsWisper doesn’t have a Windows app.
- Unlimited free planUnlimited dictation with local models.
- Lifetime license and lower monthly price$249.99 once, or $8.49 a month vs Wisper’s $19.99.
- File transcription, SOC 2 and HIPAAWisper doesn’t transcribe files or hold these certifications.
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
Superwhisper
- Free
- Unlimited dictation with local models; AI modes on Pro
- Pro, monthly
- $8.49
- Pro, yearly
- $84.99
- Lifetime
- $249.99 once
- Students
- 40% off
One license covers Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android.
Which one is for you
Who should choose which.
You want it to just work on every device you carry, in any language.
- You don’t want to pick models or write prompts
- You write in a language other than English
- You want the lower yearly price ($49.99)
- You study from lectures or recordings
You want local models, every setting, Windows, or to pay once.
- Audio must stay on your device
- You need Windows
- You want to tune modes and prompts
- You transcribe audio files
- You’d rather pay once
Switching from Superwhisper
Try it next to Superwhisper 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 Superwhisper, 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 message in both and count how many fixes each one needs.
Wisper vs Superwhisper: questions.
Is Wisper a good Superwhisper alternative?
Yes, if you want dictation that works without setup and translates into 30 languages. If you need offline local models, Superwhisper is the better fit.
Does Wisper work offline like Superwhisper?
Only on Android. Superwhisper runs local models offline; Wisper on Mac and iPhone needs a connection.
Which is cheaper?
Per year, Wisper: $49.99 vs $84.99. Per month, Superwhisper: $8.49 vs $19.99. Superwhisper also sells a $249.99 lifetime license.
Is Superwhisper on Android?
Yes, on Android 13 and newer. Wisper runs on Android 9 and newer.
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