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Wispr Flow alternatives
Wispr Flow compared with 12 alternatives: Superwhisper, Willow, Typeless, MacWhisper, Amical and 7 more.
Wispr Flow has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per user / month, billed annually. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wispr FlowThis tool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Superwhisper | Free plan · from $8.49/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 |
| MacWhisper | Free plan · from €65 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Amical | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, 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 |
How each one differs from Wispr Flow
- 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). Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Wispr Flow also covers text expansion.
Suits: People who want dictation that runs on-device and offline
- 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. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Wispr Flow lists an Android app.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
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. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Typeless lists a Linux app.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and text expansion.
Suits: People who dictate on both desktop and phone, including Linux users
- Free plan · from €65 one-time
MacWhisper
Mac transcription and dictation app that runs models locally
- MacWhisper starts at €65 one-time, per license. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- 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: Transcribing interviews, lectures and podcasts without uploading files
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Amical
Open-source AI dictation with free local models and optional cloud
- Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly). Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Amical is open source, according to its own site.
- Amical also covers notes.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: People who want free, unlimited offline dictation on Mac or Windows
- 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). Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Wispr Flow has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wispr Flow lists an Android app.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and transcription.
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. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Wispr Flow lists iOS and Android apps.
- Braina also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and text expansion.
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. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Wispr Flow has a free plan. Dictato does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wispr Flow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Dictato can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Dictato also covers menu bar app.
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). Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Wispr Flow has a free plan. Dragon Professional does not.
- Only Wispr Flow lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes and text expansion.
Suits: Professionals who dictate long documents on a Windows PC
- Free
FluidVoice
Free, open-source on-device dictation for macOS
- FluidVoice is free. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Wispr Flow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- FluidVoice is open source, according to its own site.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
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). Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Wispr Flow lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- FUTO Voice Input can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
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. Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Wispr Flow lists Windows and Android apps.
- Wispr Flow also covers meeting notes, transcription and text expansion.
Suits: English speakers who want free dictation with no usage limits
Limits worth knowing in Wispr Flow
- Free dictation is capped at 2,000 words a week on desktop and 1,000 a week on mobile.
- The Notetaker runs on Mac and Windows only; the vendor says mobile is on the roadmap.
- SAML SSO and org-wide HIPAA enforcement need Growth, and SCIM and audit logs need Enterprise.
- Growth is listed at a discounted price next to a crossed-out $26 a month (annual); no end date is given.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Wispr Flow?
The alternatives to Wispr Flow in this directory are Superwhisper, Willow, Typeless, MacWhisper, Amical, Aqua Voice, Braina, Dictato, Dragon Professional, FluidVoice, FUTO Voice Input and Google AI Edge Eloquent. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Wispr Flow.
Is there a free alternative to Wispr Flow?
Yes. FluidVoice and Google AI Edge Eloquent are free to use. Superwhisper, Willow, Typeless, MacWhisper, Amical, Braina and FUTO Voice Input have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Wispr Flow alternatives work on Linux?
The Wispr Flow listing does not include a Linux app. Typeless lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Wispr Flow?
Amical and FluidVoice 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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