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Superwhisper alternatives
Superwhisper compared with 12 alternatives: Wispr Flow, MacWhisper, Willow, Typeless, Aqua Voice and 7 more.
Superwhisper has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly). 9 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuperwhisperThis tool | Free plan · from $8.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Wispr Flow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MacWhisper | Free plan · from €65 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Willow | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Typeless | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Aqua Voice | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Braina | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Dictato | Free trial · from €19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Dragon Professional | From $685.99 | No | Windows |
| FluidVoice | Free | Free | macOS |
| FUTO Voice Input | Free plan · from $7 one-time | Yes | Android |
| Google AI Edge Eloquent | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Handy | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Superwhisper
- 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. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Wispr Flow also covers text expansion.
Suits: People who write a lot of email, chat and documents and prefer to speak
- Free plan · from €65 one-time
MacWhisper
Mac transcription and dictation app that runs models locally
- MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Only Superwhisper lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes.
Suits: Transcribing interviews, lectures and podcasts without uploading files
- 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. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Only Superwhisper lists an Android app.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes and 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. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Only Typeless lists a Linux app.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes.
Suits: People who dictate on both desktop and phone, including Linux users
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Aqua Voice
Cloud voice dictation that formats text for the app you are in
- Aqua Voice starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Superwhisper has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Superwhisper lists an Android app.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Aqua Voice also covers text expansion.
Suits: Developers dictating prompts into Cursor, Claude Code or a terminal
- Free plan · from $99/yr
Braina
Voice assistant and dictation software for Windows and macOS
- Braina starts at $99 for a 1-year license on 1 Windows PC. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Only Superwhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Braina also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes.
Suits: Windows users who want dictation together with voice control of the PC
- 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. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Superwhisper has a free plan. Dictato does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Superwhisper lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Dictato also covers menu bar app.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: Mac users who want dictation that never leaves the device
- From $685.99
Dragon Professional
Windows speech recognition for dictation and voice commands
- Dragon Professional starts at $685.99 per 1-user license (reseller CDW's advertised price). Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Superwhisper has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Superwhisper lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes.
Suits: Professionals who dictate long documents on a Windows PC
- Free
FluidVoice
Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS
- FluidVoice is free. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Only Superwhisper lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: Mac users who want free dictation that stays on the device
- Free plan · from $7 one-time
FUTO Voice Input
Offline voice input for Android keyboards and apps
- FUTO Voice Input starts at $7 one-time through FUTO Pay ($9.99 as a Google Play in-app purchase). Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Only Superwhisper lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: Android users who want voice typing that works with no connection
- Free
Google AI Edge Eloquent
Free on-device AI dictation app from Google for iPhone and Mac
- Google AI Edge Eloquent is free. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Only Superwhisper lists Windows and Android apps.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: English speakers who want free dictation with no usage limits
- Free
Handy
Free, open-source offline speech-to-text for desktop
- Handy is free. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly).
- Only Handy lists a Linux app.
- Only Superwhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
- Handy is open source, according to its own site.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want free dictation that never uploads audio
Limits worth knowing in Superwhisper
- AI-powered modes, cloud voice models, file transcription and speaker separation all need Pro.
- The Free plan is limited to 2 modes, and those run without AI processing.
- Cloud voice models send audio to hosted servers; only the local models keep audio on the device.
- A Linux version is listed as coming soon and is not yet available.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Superwhisper?
The alternatives to Superwhisper in this directory are Wispr Flow, MacWhisper, Willow, Typeless, Aqua Voice, Braina, Dictato, Dragon Professional, FluidVoice, FUTO Voice Input, Google AI Edge Eloquent and Handy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Superwhisper.
Is there a free alternative to Superwhisper?
Yes. FluidVoice, Google AI Edge Eloquent and Handy are free to use. Wispr Flow, MacWhisper, Willow, Typeless, Braina and FUTO Voice Input have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Superwhisper alternatives work on Linux?
The Superwhisper listing does not include a Linux app. Typeless and Handy list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Superwhisper?
FluidVoice and Handy 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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