Superwhisper vs TypeWhisper
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Superwhisper
Voice-to-text app with offline models and custom AI modes
TypeWhisper
Open-source dictation with local engines for Mac, Windows and iOS
Where they differ
- Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly). TypeWhisper starts at €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices.
- Only Superwhisper lists an Android app.
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TypeWhisper is open source, according to its own site.
- Superwhisper also covers meeting notes.
- TypeWhisper also covers text expansion.
At a glance
| Superwhisper | TypeWhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly) | €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices |
| Free plan | Unlimited dictation with any local Whisper model, custom vocabulary, text replacements and up to 2 modes without AI processing. | The core app is free and open source under the GPLv3, with no account: system-wide dictation, local engines, workflows, add-ons, history, snippets and APIs on macOS, Windows and iOS. |
| Free trial | New users get 3,000 words of access to all Pro features, then the app falls back to the Free plan. | None listed |
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| Windows | ||
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| Made by | SuperUltra, Inc. | Marco Hillger |
| Price read from | superwhisper.com | typewhisper.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Superwhisper
- People who want dictation that runs on-device and offline
- Buyers who prefer a one-time license to a subscription
- Users who want to choose their own voice and language models
TypeWhisper
- People who want free, open-source dictation that runs on the device
- Users who like to choose and switch between speech engines
- Teams that need auditable code and a non-GPL commercial license
Worth knowing
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.
TypeWhisper
- Prices are listed in euros only. On iPhone and iPad, Premium is an in-app purchase: the US App Store lists $4.99 with no period shown and $89.99 for lifetime.
- Sync Dictionary & Snippets and Learn from Corrections need a Commercial license, sync also needs a Premium sign-in, and Meeting Automation is macOS only.
- Cloud speech and AI providers work only after you add your own API key or login for each one.
- No Android or Linux version is listed, and add-ons vary by platform: the WhisperKit, Parakeet and MCP Client add-ons are not offered for Windows.
Key features
Superwhisper
- Dictation in any app
- Speak and have the text typed into whatever app is in front of you, such as Slack, Gmail, Notion or a code editor. More than 100 languages and dialects are supported.
- Local models that work offline
- Whisper models run entirely on your device and are free to use without limits, so dictation works with no connection and audio is not uploaded.
- Cloud voice models on Pro
- Pro adds hosted voice models such as S1-Voice, Nova and Scribe, along with real-time transcription. With these models audio is sent to hosted servers.
- Modes
- A mode sets how speech is processed, from plain transcription to AI modes that rewrite it for a context such as email. Free allows 2 modes without AI; Pro is unlimited.
- Meetings and file transcription
- Records meetings and produces notes, and Pro adds system audio recording, speaker separation and transcription of audio or video files.
- Custom vocabulary
- Add names and terms the models tend to get wrong, plus text replacements. Both are included on the Free plan.
TypeWhisper
- System-wide dictation
- A global hotkey records in push-to-talk or toggle mode and pastes the transcript into the active text field. Rules can set language, engine and behavior per app or website.
- Choice of local speech engines
- Apple Speech is built in on the Mac, and WhisperKit (99+ languages) and Parakeet TDT v3 (25 European languages) install as add-ons. Windows gets offline transcription through whisper.cpp.
- AI workflows
- Workflows process the transcript before it is pasted, with templates for translation, formatting, summarization and app-specific cleanup, using Apple Intelligence, Groq, OpenAI, Gemini or another provider.
- Dictionary and snippets
- Custom terms and corrections fix names and jargon, and trigger phrases expand into longer text with date, time and clipboard placeholders. Learning from your corrections is a Premium feature.
- File transcription
- Drop audio or video files to transcribe them in batch, or watch a folder, and export the results as SRT or WebVTT subtitles with timestamps.
- Add-ons, HTTP API and CLI
- The site lists 54 add-ons for speech engines, AI providers and tools such as Obsidian and MCP. An SDK, a local HTTP API and a command-line tool cover custom automation.
Plans
Superwhisper
Free$0
Unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, custom vocabulary, text replacements and up to 2 modes.
Pro$8.49
per month, or $84.99 per year
Cloud voice models, AI-powered modes, unlimited modes, file transcription, system audio recording and speaker separation.
Pro Lifetime$249.99
one-time payment
The same Pro features as the subscription, paid once. One license covers Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android.
EnterpriseCustom
Seat-based licensing with SSO and centralized deployment for teams.
TypeWhisper
Free (GPLv3 / OSS)€0
Core dictation, local engines, workflows, add-ons, history, snippets and APIs, including internal use at work. Community support on Discord.
IndividualFrom €5
per month, or from €99 one-time (lifetime)
Commercial license for up to 3 devices with Sync Dictionary & Snippets, Learn from Corrections and non-GPL terms. Pay what you want above the listed price.
TeamFrom €19
per month, or from €299 one-time (lifetime)
Everything in Individual for up to 10 devices under one license, aimed at small teams.
EnterpriseFrom €99
per month, or from €999 one-time (lifetime)
Everything in Team with unlimited devices and priority support, for company-wide rollouts.
Ways to pay less
Superwhisper
- Annual discount
About 17% less with the yearly plan
Pro costs $84.99 a year against $8.49 a month, which Superwhisper describes as a saving of about 17%.
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Pro license for $249.99
A one-time payment of $249.99 buys Pro for life, with the same features as the subscription. All individual plans have a 30-day refund window.
- Education
40% off for students and educators
Verified students, faculty and academic institutions get 40% off list price. The discount is requested by email from an institutional address before purchasing.
- Nonprofit
40% off for nonprofits
Verified non-profit and charitable organizations get 40% off list price, requested by email before purchasing.
TypeWhisper
- Lifetime license
Lifetime commercial license from €99
Each commercial tier can be bought once instead of monthly: from €99 for Individual, €299 for Team and €999 for Enterprise. Lifetime covers future updates in the same product line.
- Education
Student discount on request
The pricing FAQ invites students to email hello@typewhisper.com for a discount. The amount is not published.
- Nonprofit
Nonprofit discount on request
The same FAQ invites non-profits to get in touch by email and says there is usually room for a fair discount. No figure is given.
