SaypadSuperwhisper vs Wispr Flow
Both apps type what you say anywhere on your Mac, and both also run on Windows, iPhone and Android. The real difference is where your speech goes. Superwhisper's free plan stays on your device, while Wispr Flow always transcribes in the cloud. We make Saypad, a third option, and neither of these two is ours.
At a glance
| Superwhisper | Wispr Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, up to 2 modes without AI | Limited words per week |
| Paid plan | $8.49/month, $84.99/year or $249.99 once | $15/month or $12/month billed yearly |
| Where speech is processed | On your device with local models; cloud models on Pro | In the cloud, according to Wispr's privacy page |
| AI cleanup | Pro only | Built in, according to Wispr |
| Your own API keys | Pro | Not on the pricing page |
| Audio file transcription | Pro | Not on the pricing page; has a meeting Notetaker |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android |
From superwhisper.com/docs/billing/plans.md and wisprflow.ai/pricing and /privacy, checked 5 November 2026. Prices change, so confirm them before you buy.
Pick Superwhisper if
- You want speech to stay on your device. Superwhisper's docs say nothing you dictate on the free plan leaves it.
- You'd rather pay once. It's the only one of the two with a lifetime option.
- You want to choose models, build modes for different tasks or bring your own API keys.
Pick Wispr Flow if
- You want filler words and spoken self-corrections cleaned up for you.
- You're happy for a cloud service to process your speech.
- You also want its meeting Notetaker, or team features such as a shared dictionary and centralized billing.
More detail on what Flow costs is in Wispr Flow pricing.
If you want neither
If you only need your words typed on a Mac, Saypad is free with no word limit and runs locally. It has no AI cleanup, no iPhone or Windows app and fewer settings than either of these. Saypad vs Superwhisper and ten Mac dictation apps compared show where it falls short.
Questions
Is Superwhisper better than Wispr Flow?
It depends on what you want. Superwhisper suits you if you want local models and control over modes. Wispr Flow suits you if you want AI cleanup to work straight away and don't mind the cloud.
Which is cheaper, Superwhisper or Wispr Flow?
Superwhisper Pro is $8.49 a month or $84.99 a year, and it has a $249.99 one-time option. Wispr Flow Pro is $15 a month or $12 a month billed yearly. Both have free plans.
Does Wispr Flow work offline?
No. Wispr's privacy page says transcription always happens in the cloud. Superwhisper's local models work on your device.
Is Superwhisper free?
It has a free plan with unlimited dictation using local Whisper models, custom vocabulary and up to two modes without AI. New users also get 3,000 words of Pro features.
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