Superwhisper vs VoiceDash (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick Superwhisper: it is second in our ranking of voice dictation apps, and they share a 2.8 GPA.
Checked Oct 4, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Superwhisper grades higher on the free plan. VoiceDash grades higher on ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and features.
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
VoiceDash
AI dictation app that cleans up speech as you talk
Which one is for you
Pick Superwhisper if
- Fits if you want dictation that runs on your own device and works offline
- Works for people who'd rather choose their own voice and language models
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want AI rewriting for free, as AI-powered modes need Pro
- Not for you if you're on Linux or want a web app; Linux is listed as coming soon and there's no web version
- Tight if you're staying free and want more than 2 modes, because unlimited modes are Pro
- Watch out: cloud voice models send audio to hosted servers; only the local models keep it on your device
- Pricey if you buy lifetime, at $249.99, about two and a half years of the subscription
Pick VoiceDash if
- Fits if you dictate on more than one computer and want filler words stripped
- Works for teams of up to five who want shared snippets
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, as 1,000 words a month does not go far
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $15 against $12 billed yearly
- Watch out: advanced AI editing, the dictionary and snippets are Pro or higher
- Watch out: the pricing page says Teams saves $69 a year but its own figures work out to $60
- Skip it if you only need a short trial, as it is 3 days
How we grade them
| 2.8GPASuperwhisperGood | 2.8GPAVoiceDashGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPro is $8.49 a month or $84.99 a year, which is the middle of the road for dictation apps, and one license covers Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. The $249.99 lifetime is an extra way to pay, not a cheaper one: it's about two and a half years of the subscription. | CPro at $12 a month billed yearly ($15 monthly) lands at the dearer quarter of a category whose middle is $8.49. |
| Free plan and trial | AUnlimited dictation with any local Whisper model, plus custom vocabulary and text replacements, free for good. There's no word cap on the thing you came for. New users also get 3,000 words of Pro before it drops back to Free. | CFree plan with 1,000 words a month on Mac and Windows only, plus a 3-day trial, so the cap is easy to reach. |
| Features | BDictation into whatever app is in front of you in more than 100 languages, local models offline, cloud models on Pro, modes that rewrite speech for a context such as email, meeting recording with speaker separation and file transcription. The full dictation job is here, but nothing a rival doesn't also do. | BDictation, filler removal, grammar, 50+ languages, a personal dictionary, snippets and meeting summaries, with nothing in the listing missing from the job. |
| Ease of use | C4.38 from 836 App Store ratings, which is middling. Speaking and having it typed is simple enough; choosing between voice models and setting up modes is where it asks more of you. | BNo rating on record, but it is a download you install and start talking into. |
| Platforms and integrations | BMac, Windows, iPhone and Android, with one license across all of them. No web app, and the listing has no integrations or API on record at all. Linux is still listed as coming soon. | AMac, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android, with integrations such as Notion, Slack and Google Docs. |
| Best for | offline dictation on your own device | dictation with filler words removed |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Superwhisper and VoiceDash. How we grade
Price against what you get
Superwhisper starts at $8.49 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. VoiceDash starts at $12 a month and scores 3.3.
VoiceDash scores higher, and starts $3.51 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other voice dictation apps on the chart, 2 score higher than Superwhisper for less, and 1 scores higher than VoiceDash for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- VoiceDash also covers text expansion.
At a glance
| Superwhisper | VoiceDash | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly) | $12 per month, billed yearly ($15 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | Unlimited dictation with any local Whisper model, custom vocabulary, text replacements and up to 2 modes without AI processing. | 1,000 words per month with basic voice-to-text and filler word removal, on Mac and Windows. |
| Free trial | New users get 3,000 words of access to all Pro features, then the app falls back to the Free plan. | 3-day free trial |
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| Linux | ||
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| Made by | SuperUltra, Inc. | VoiceDash |
| Price read from | superwhisper.com | voicedash.ai |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
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.
VoiceDash
- The free plan stops at 1,000 words per month and lists only Mac and Windows.
- Advanced AI editing, the personal dictionary and snippets need Pro or higher.
- The pricing page says Teams saves $69 per year, but its own monthly figures work out to $60.
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.
VoiceDash
- Filler word removal
- Takes out filler words, fixes grammar and adds punctuation automatically; this runs on the free plan as well.
- Advanced AI editing
- Rewrites dictated text beyond basic cleanup. The pricing page lists it from the Pro plan up.
- Personal dictionary
- Store names and terms so they are recognized correctly. Listed as a Pro feature.
- Snippet library
- Save reusable blocks of text to insert by voice. Teams adds snippet libraries shared across members.
- 50+ languages
- The site's FAQ names more than 50 languages, including Spanish, German, Japanese and Hindi, with automatic language detection.
- Meeting summaries
- The site lists a Meeting Summary product alongside voice typing; its pricing is not shown separately.
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.
VoiceDash
Free$0
1,000 words per month, basic voice-to-text, filler word removal, Mac and Windows, email support.
Pro$12
per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly)
Unlimited words, advanced AI editing, personal dictionary, snippet library, priority support and all platforms.
Teams$24
per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly)
Everything in Pro for up to 5 team members, more can be added, plus shared snippet libraries and dedicated support.
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.
VoiceDash
- Annual discount
Save with yearly billing
The pricing page shows Pro at $12 a month billed yearly instead of $15 monthly, and Teams at $24 instead of $29.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Superwhisper or VoiceDash?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Superwhisper is cheaper to start with: $8.49 a month, against $12 a month for VoiceDash. Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly), and VoiceDash starts at $12 per month, billed yearly ($15 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Superwhisper or VoiceDash?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Superwhisper and VoiceDash have a free plan.
Which platforms do Superwhisper and VoiceDash run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only VoiceDash lists a Linux app. Both list macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.