Superwhisper vs Willow

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

Willow

• People who want dictated text to sound like their own writing
• Replacing typing in chat, email and coding tools
• Teams with HIPAA or zero-data-retention requirements

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.

Willow

• The free Basic plan uses a weaker speech model, with limited personalization and 20 Scribe uses a week.
• There is no Android app yet; the download page lists Android as coming soon.
• Enforced privacy mode and enforced HIPAA compliance need Business, and SSO/SAML needs Enterprise.
• The help center lists offline dictation as a Pro feature.

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.

Willow

Dictation in any app

Speak into any text field, with Slack, Gmail, Cursor, Notion and iMessage given as examples. Willow says text can appear in as little as 200 ms and lists 100+ languages.

Automatic formatting

Removes filler words, fixes punctuation and structures what you said, so the result needs less editing than a raw transcript.

Style matching

Learns how you write and adapts the tone of its output, and lets you pick different writing styles for different apps. Style memory is part of Pro.

Scribe

Instead of dictating word for word, describe what you want to say and Scribe writes it in your style. Basic allows 20 uses a week; Pro is unlimited.

Personal dictionary and shortcuts

A dictionary learns names and technical terms automatically, and shortcuts can be saved for reuse. Teams can share both across members.

Privacy mode and compliance

Willow states SOC 2 Type II certification and HIPAA compliance. The Business plan enforces privacy mode, with zero data retention, across the team.

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.

Willow

• Basic$0

  Unlimited dictation on the Frontier Mini model, limited personalization and 20 Scribe uses a week.

• Pro$12

  per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly)

  Unlimited use of the Frontier Pro model, priority transcription, style memory, unlimited Scribe and longer dictations.

• Business$28

  per month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly)

  Everything in Pro, plus enforced privacy mode with zero data retention, enforced HIPAA compliance and admin and team controls.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Adds SSO/SAML, invoice or purchase-order billing, MSA and DPA, advanced dashboards, an API and dedicated support.

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.

Willow

• Annual discount

  Save 20% with annual billing

  The pricing page shows a 20% saving on annual billing: Pro is $12 per user per month instead of $15, and Business is $28 a month instead of $35.

• Education

  30% off Pro for students and educators

  Students and educators can get 30% off Willow Pro. They email proof of eligibility to support and receive a promo code once verified.

• Nonprofit

  30% off Pro for nonprofit staff

  Non-profit staff and volunteers qualify for the same 30% discount on Willow Pro after emailing proof of their affiliation.

• Other savings

  30% off Pro for military and veterans

  Active duty military and veterans qualify for 30% off Willow Pro after verification by email.