SaypadAqua Voice vs Wispr Flow
Aqua Voice and Wispr Flow are both AI dictation apps for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android, and both lean on the cloud. Aqua is a little cheaper at the Pro level and has a much bigger student discount. Wispr's free plan renews weekly. We make Saypad, a competing local app, and this comparison comes from their published pages, not a test of our own.
At a glance
| Aqua Voice | Wispr Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1,000 free words | Limited words per week |
| Pro | $10 billed yearly, $12 monthly | $12 billed yearly, $15 monthly |
| Higher plans | Max $19 or $24; Business $19 or $24 per seat | Growth $18 or $23 per user; Enterprise custom |
| Student discount | 70% | 50% |
| Security reports | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 | SOC 2 Type II |
| Health data | BAA included on Max and Business | BAA accepted in the app |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android |
From aquavoice.com/pricing and wisprflow.ai/pricing, checked 6 November 2026.
Where they differ
The free plan. Aqua's page says 1,000 free words and doesn't mention a weekly reset. Wispr's limit is per week, which suits you better if you'll stay on free for a while.
Paid features. Aqua keeps Realtime Mode, where you see words as you speak, and a “Send it” voice command for Max at $19 to $24. Wispr's Pro includes unlimited meeting notes, so check which extras you'd actually use before comparing the headline price.
Transcripts. Aqua's privacy policy says that with Privacy Mode off it may store transcript data to improve the product, and with it on, transcripts aren't collected. Signing its BAA switches Privacy Mode on and keeps it on. Wispr has separate switches for model training and cloud storage. Is Wispr Flow safe? lists them.
If you just want to talk on a Mac without paying
Saypad, which we make, is free with no word limit. Whisper runs on your Mac, so it works without internet and without an account. It has no AI rewriting, no realtime text and no mobile apps. Saypad vs Aqua Voice goes into more detail.
Questions
Which is cheaper?
Aqua Pro is $10 a month billed yearly or $12 monthly. Wispr Flow Pro is $12 billed yearly or $15 monthly. Aqua's top individual plan, Max, is $19 or $24.
What do the free plans include?
Aqua's includes 1,000 free words and its Avalon 1.5 model. Wispr's has a word limit per week, and its pricing page doesn't give the number.
Do they have student discounts?
Yes. Aqua gives 70% off Pro and Max with a school email. Wispr gives 50% off Pro with an education email.
Do they work offline?
Wispr says transcription always happens in the cloud. Aqua says cloud dictation needs a connection and that offline availability varies by platform, app version and mode, so ask its support about your setup.
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