Dictate in any app
One shortcut starts the recording, and the same one stops it. The text is pasted wherever your cursor is. If you hold the key instead of tapping it, it records only while you hold.
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Superwhisper pricing, use cases, and first steps
Superwhisper turns your voice into text in any app. You press a shortcut, you speak, and the formatted text is typed wherever your cursor is. What sets it apart: speech recognition can happen on your device, with a model you download once, without sending anything online.
Superwhisper has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Free, $0. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
SuperwhisperDictation that can run on your computer, with no internet- Vendor
- SuperUltra (United States)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Free, $0
- Page checked on
- October 3, 2026
What Superwhisper does
Who it’s for: people who dictate sensitive content (HR, finance, leadership, health care, legal) and accept a few settings up front.
Work without internet
You download a speech recognition model to your computer once. After that, your voice is transcribed on the spot: nothing is sent online, and dictation works on a train or a plane.
Modes: one style per situation
A mode decides the formatting. “Message” writes short, “Mail” drafts an email, “Note” organizes your ideas, “Voice to Text” gives back your words as spoken. A tone slider goes from “Casual” to “Formal.”
Also
- Your own modes
- Vocabulary and replacements
- Transcribe an audio or video file
- Record a meeting
- On iPhone and Android
Superwhisper pricing
Superwhisper lists its prices in dollars. Pro is also available yearly (two months free) and as a one-time “Lifetime” purchase. On the French App Store, we found €9.99 per month, €99.99 per year, and €299.99 for lifetime. Students: 40% off. Refund with no questions asked within 30 days.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Free Recommended to start | $0 | Everyday dictation, including offline |
| Pro | $8.49 per month | People who want the best models and file transcription |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Teams and companies |
What the free plan includes
Dictation in all your apps, more than 100 languages, unlimited on-device Whisper models, meeting recording, and custom instructions. Pro features are complimentary for your first 3,000 words, then the free plan stays usable with no time limit.
Nova’s advice
Stay on the free plan: with a Whisper model, you dictate without limits and without internet. Move to Pro if you want to transcribe files, capture the audio of a video call, or gain accuracy. A Pro license bought on a computer also works on Android, at no extra cost.
A first try, in 5 minutes
Your data. With a “Local” model, neither your voice nor your text leaves your device. With an online model, they go through service providers.
What it does less well
- The app is in English and takes some setup: choosing a mode, a model, a shortcut. Allow fifteen minutes to get comfortable.
- Offline use requires a recent computer. On an Intel Mac, the vendor recommends the online models. Downloadable models weigh 0.5 to 1.6 GB.
Dictate a message to your teamSuperwhisper- Open your team chat or a new email, and click in the text area.
- On a Mac, press ⌥ + Space. A small window with a sound wave appears: recording has started.
- Speak normally: “Hi everyone, Thursday’s budget meeting is moved to three pm, same room. Please confirm that you can attend.”
- Press the shortcut again. The formatted text is pasted where your cursor is.
- Didn’t work? Press Esc during the recording to cancel, and start over.
Jobs that use Superwhisper
In the starter kit for 18 jobs.
Alternatives to Superwhisper
Wispr Flow
Easier to pick up, with a dictionary shared across the team. But everything goes through the internet.
Granola
If your main need is taking notes in meetings.
ChatGPT
If you mostly dictate your requests to an assistant: it has its own microphone button.
Frequently asked questions about Superwhisper
How much does Superwhisper cost?
Free: $0; Pro: $8.49 per month; Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Superwhisper for free?
Yes. Dictation in all your apps, more than 100 languages, unlimited on-device Whisper models, meeting recording, and custom instructions. Pro features are complimentary for your first 3,000 words, then the free plan stays usable with no time limit.
What happens to my data with Superwhisper?
With a “Local” model, neither your voice nor your text leaves your device. With an online model, they go through service providers.
What are the alternatives to Superwhisper?
Wispr Flow: Easier to pick up, with a dictionary shared across the team. But everything goes through the internet. Granola: If your main need is taking notes in meetings. ChatGPT: If you mostly dictate your requests to an assistant: it has its own microphone button.
Official pages consulted
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