Alternatives · Dictation
MacWhisper alternatives
MacWhisper compared with 11 alternatives: Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, Willow, Typeless, Dictato and 6 more.
MacWhisper has a free plan. Paid plans start at €65 one-time, per license. 7 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacWhisperThis tool | Free plan · from €65 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Superwhisper | Free plan · from $8.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Wispr Flow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Willow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Typeless | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Dictato | Free trial · from €19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| FluidVoice | Free | Free | macOS |
| Handy | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Monologue | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Spokenly | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| VoiceInk | Free trial · from $25 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Voicetypr | Free trial · from $39 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from MacWhisper
- Free plan · from $8.49/mo
Superwhisper
Voice-to-text app with offline models and custom AI modes
- Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly). MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Superwhisper lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes.
Suits: People who want dictation that runs on-device and offline
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Wispr Flow
Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app
- Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Wispr Flow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and text expansion.
Suits: People who write a lot of email, chat and documents and prefer to speak
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Willow
AI voice dictation that formats text and matches your style
- Willow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Willow lists Windows and iOS apps.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MacWhisper also covers transcription.
Suits: People who want dictated text to sound like their own writing
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Typeless
AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak
- Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Typeless lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who dictate on both desktop and phone, including Linux users
- Free trial · from €19.99 one-time
Dictato
Offline dictation for Apple Silicon Macs with on-device cleanup
- Dictato starts at €19.99 one-time, VAT included, for one Mac at a time. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- MacWhisper has a free plan. Dictato does not, though it has a free trial.
- Dictato also covers menu bar app.
- MacWhisper also covers transcription.
Suits: Mac users who want dictation that never leaves the device
- Free
FluidVoice
Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS
- FluidVoice is free. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MacWhisper also covers transcription.
Suits: Mac users who want free dictation that stays on the device
- Free
Handy
Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop
- Handy is free. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Handy lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Handy is open source, according to its own site.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MacWhisper also covers transcription.
Suits: People who want free dictation that never uploads audio
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Monologue
Dictation, voice notes and bot-free meeting notes for Apple devices
- Monologue starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- MacWhisper has a free plan. Monologue does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Monologue lists an iOS app.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Monologue also covers meeting notes.
Suits: People who work across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Spokenly
Dictation app with free local models and optional cloud accuracy
- Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly). MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- Only Spokenly lists Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- MacWhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want unlimited free dictation that runs offline
- Free trial · from $25 one-time
VoiceInk
Open-source Mac dictation with local models and a one-time price
- VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- MacWhisper has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only VoiceInk lists an iOS app.
- VoiceInk is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac users who want speech transcribed on their own machine
- Free trial · from $39 one-time
Voicetypr
Offline-first dictation for Mac and Windows with a one-time price
- Voicetypr starts at $39 one-time, for 1 device. MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license.
- MacWhisper has a free plan. Voicetypr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voicetypr lists a Windows app.
- Voicetypr is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who would rather pay once than subscribe to a dictation app
Limits worth knowing in MacWhisper
- Mac only on the desktop, and it needs macOS 14 or later. The iPhone and iPad app is a separate App Store product called Whisper Transcription.
- The Pro price is set in euros, and checkout runs through Gumroad.
- License keys work only in the direct-download version; the App Store edition is sold by subscription and has fewer AI provider options.
- Speaker recognition (with local models, M-series Macs only), batch transcription, integrations and most export formats require Pro.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MacWhisper?
The alternatives to MacWhisper in this directory are Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, Willow, Typeless, Dictato, FluidVoice, Handy, Monologue, Spokenly, VoiceInk and Voicetypr. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MacWhisper.
Is there a free alternative to MacWhisper?
Yes. FluidVoice and Handy are free to use. Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, Willow, Typeless and Spokenly have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MacWhisper alternatives work on Windows?
The MacWhisper listing does not include a Windows app. Superwhisper, Wispr Flow, Willow, Typeless, Handy, Spokenly and Voicetypr list one.
Which MacWhisper alternatives work on Linux?
The MacWhisper listing does not include a Linux app. Typeless, Handy and Spokenly list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to MacWhisper?
FluidVoice, Handy, VoiceInk and Voicetypr are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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