
Superwhisper
AI voice-to-text for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android that uses local-first processing and programmable modes to give users control over models, tone, structure, and formatting.
Short description
Superwhisper is an AI voice-to-text tool that works across apps and supports both local and cloud AI models. It lets users create custom modes for different tasks, choose their AI model, work offline, and transcribe meetings and audio or video files.
Features
Voice-to-text: Works in any app including Slack, Cursor, Notion, email, and terminals
100+ languages: Supports languages and dialects, with translate-to-English
Custom modes: Define tone, structure, and formatting for tasks such as messages, emails, code, and custom workflows
Model choice: Choose between cloud and local models, with full offline support
BYO AI API keys: Available on Pro
Super Mode: Uses AI and adapts to your screen for smarter results
Meeting transcription: Records and transcribes meetings, plus audio and video files
Custom vocabulary: Supports names, abbreviations, and technical terms
Dictation controls: Mouse-start dictation, clipboard auto-paste, and push-to-talk
Pricing
Free: $0, including voice-to-text in any app, meeting recording and transcription, 100+ languages, unlimited Whisper models, custom prompt control, and a 3,000-word Pro trial
Pro: $8.49/mo, with 40% off for students
Lifetime: One-time purchase, described as their “top choice” tier
Enterprise: Custom, including SOC 2 Type II, centralized billing and authentication, and model access control
Refund: 30-day refund on all plans
Integrations
Agentic coding: Cursor, Claude Code, OpenCode, Pi, Codex, Grok, DeepSeek Harness, and CLI
AI models: GPT-5, Claude Haiku 4.5, Llama 4, Grok 4.1, Gemini 3.0 Flash, and Ministral
BYO API keys: Available on Pro
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What users love about Superwhisper
Local-first privacy: On-device models and offline support
One-time pricing: Lifetime purchase instead of a subscription
Programmable modes and model choice: Supports GPT, Claude, Llama, and Gemini
Power-user workflow: Described as letting users “barely even touch the keyboard”
What users complain about Superwhisper
Lifetime price: Around £249 according to Reddit, considered steep for a one-off purchase
Learning curve: More of a power-user tool than a zero-setup product
Intel Mac limitation: Intel Macs only get cloud models, while offline models require Apple Silicon
Mobile reliability: Mobile experience lags desktop
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