Alternatives · Last checked Oct 2026

Wispr Flow alternatives.

Wispr Flow is a good app. If you want a different price, Android, offline, Linux or something free, here are the alternatives and who each one suits.

The short answer

For Mac, iPhone and Android at the lowest yearly price, with translation: Wisper. For offline local models: Superwhisper. For Linux: Typeless. For free: Apple Dictation or Gboard.

Lowest yearly AI plan: Wisper
Offline, local models: Superwhisper
Also on Linux: Typeless
Free, built in: Apple Dictation · Gboard

8 alternatives

Who each one is for.

We make Wisper, so it’s listed first. Every other entry says plainly where it’s the better pick. Facts are from each company’s own site.

01 · Ours

Wisper

Best for: Mac, iPhone and Android in one app, with translation

Platforms: Mac, iPhone, Android
Free plan: 20 dictations a day (5 on Android)
Paid: $49.99/year or $19.99/month

Why pick it

$49.99 a year — the lowest yearly price of the AI subscriptions here
Translates into 30 languages as you speak
Edit selected text by voice on iPhone and Android
Offline mode on Android
Lecture and meeting notes with flashcards

Trade-offs

No Windows app
Offline only on Android
No SOC 2 / HIPAA or team admin
Monthly plan ($19.99) costs more than Wispr Flow’s ($15)

Pricing →Wisper vs Wispr Flow →

Superwhisper

Best for: Offline local models and fine control

Platforms: Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
Free plan: Unlimited with local models
Paid: $84.99/year, $8.49/month or $249.99 lifetime

Why pick it

Local models work offline
Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
Custom modes with your own prompts
Unlimited free plan with local models
Lifetime license ($249.99)

Trade-offs

Translates into English only
Meetings feature is Mac only
$84.99 a year for Pro

Wisper vs Superwhisper: full comparison →

Aqua Voice

Best for: Voice editing on every plan, including Windows

Platforms: Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
Free plan: 1,000 words in total
Paid: $8/mo billed yearly or $10/month

Why pick it

Edit Mode on every plan, including free
Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
$8/mo billed yearly
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA

Trade-offs

Free plan is 1,000 words in total
49 languages
Offline not published; Android needs a connection

Wisper vs Aqua Voice: full comparison →

Willow

Best for: Mac, Windows and iPhone with offline and privacy mode

Platforms: Mac, Windows, iPhone
Free plan: Unlimited on a lighter model
Paid: $12/mo billed yearly or $15/month

Why pick it

Offline mode
Privacy Mode on by default
Unlimited free plan on a lighter model
SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA

Trade-offs

Android is listed as coming soon
$144 a year for Pro

Wisper vs Willow: full comparison →

Typeless

Best for: Windows and Linux, with zero cloud retention

Platforms: Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
Free plan: Limited words each week
Paid: $12/mo billed yearly or $30/month

Why pick it

Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android
Translates as you speak
Zero cloud retention, history on device
ISO 27001, HIPAA

Trade-offs

$144 a year or $30 a month
Free word limit isn’t published as a number

Wisper vs Typeless: full comparison →

MacWhisper

Best for: Local transcription of files and meetings on Mac

Platforms: Mac, iPhone
Free plan: Free version
Paid: €64 one-time Pro license

Why pick it

Runs locally on your Mac
File and meeting transcription
One-time Pro license (€64)

Trade-offs

Mac first: no Windows or Android
AI prompts need your own API key or Ollama

Wisper vs MacWhisper: full comparison →

Apple Dictation

Best for: Quick, free dictation on Apple devices

Platforms: Mac, iPhone
Free plan: Free, built in
Paid: None

Why pick it

Free and built in
On device in many languages

Trade-offs

Punctuates your words; Apple doesn’t list filler removal or styles
Stops after 30 seconds of silence on Mac
No Windows or Android

Wisper vs Apple Dictation: full comparison →

Gboard voice typing

Best for: Free voice typing on Android

Platforms: iPhone, Android
Free plan: Free
Paid: None

Why pick it

Free
Works wherever the keyboard works
Filler removal and voice rewrites on recent Pixels

Trade-offs

The smartest features need a recent Pixel
No Mac app

Wisper vs Gboard voice typing: full comparison →

Side by side

Wispr Flow and the alternatives, in one table.

Wispr Flow and its alternatives: platforms, offline and price, checked Oct 2026
App	Offline	Paid, per year
Wispr FlowAI dictation for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android	Transcription is always in the cloud	$144 ($12/mo)
WisperAI dictation for Mac, iPhone and Android	Android only	$49.99 ($4.17/mo)
SuperwhisperDictation with local AI models: Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android	Local models	$84.99
Aqua VoiceAI dictation for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android	Not published; Android needs a connection	$96 ($8/mo)
WillowAI dictation for Mac, Windows and iPhone	Offline mode	$144 ($12/mo)
TypelessAI dictation for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android	Not published	$144 ($12/mo)
MacWhisperLocal transcription and dictation for Mac	Runs on your Mac	€64 once (Pro license)
Apple DictationBuilt into Mac, iPhone and iPad	On device in many languages	Free
Gboard voice typingGoogle’s keyboard for Android and iPhone	Not published	Free

Last checked Oct 2026. Each app’s facts are from its own website, help center or store listing (sources 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.

Wispr Flow alternatives: questions.

What is the best Wispr Flow alternative?

It depends on what you need. For Mac, iPhone and Android with translation at a lower yearly price: Wisper. For offline local models: Superwhisper. For Linux: Typeless. For free dictation: Apple Dictation or Gboard.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Wispr Flow?

Per year, Wisper ($49.99), Superwhisper ($84.99) and Aqua Voice ($96) cost less than Wispr Flow Pro ($144). Per month, Superwhisper ($8.49) and Aqua Voice ($10) cost less than Wispr Flow ($15); Wisper’s monthly plan is $19.99.

Is there a free Wispr Flow alternative?

Apple Dictation (Mac, iPhone) and Gboard voice typing (Android, iPhone) are free. Superwhisper’s free plan is unlimited with local models. Wisper has a free daily allowance.

Which Wispr Flow alternatives 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.

Which alternatives work on Android?

Wisper, Superwhisper, Aqua Voice, Typeless and Gboard. Willow lists Android as coming soon.

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