Compare Superwhisper and MacWhisper side-by-side to find the best dictation app for your needs.
Superwhisper is best for control over which speech and AI models run, while MacWhisper is better for transcribing interviews, podcasts and recordings.
Neither quite right? Consider Retext for on-device dictation and snippets in one Mac app.
Dictation app with a choice of local or cloud models and customizable AI modes
Pricing:
Pro $8.49/month, $84.99/year, or $249.99 lifetime; one license covers all your devices
Free tier: Unlimited dictation with local models, up to 2 modes without AI
Runs on: Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
Best for:
Mac transcription app from Good Snooze that turns audio, video and meetings into text on your Mac, with system-wide dictation on top
Pricing:
Pro €64 one-time (listed in euros), with lifetime updates; also sold through the App Store
Free tier: Free forever, with file transcription, .srt/.vtt and .txt export, and system-wide dictation
Runs on: Mac
Best for:
| Feature | Superwhisper | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Dictation | ||
| AI Cleanup & Rewriting | ||
| Audio File Transcription | ||
| Privacy & Local Storage | ||
| Snippet Expansion | Not available | |
| Team Sharing | Not available | |
| Cross-Platform |
| Product | Pricing Model | Price | Free Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superwhisper | Freemium | Pro $8.49/month, $84.99/year, or $249.99 lifetime; one license covers all your devices | Unlimited dictation with local models, up to 2 modes without AI |
| MacWhisper | One-Time | Pro €64 one-time (listed in euros), with lifetime updates; also sold through the App Store | Free forever, with file transcription, .srt/.vtt and .txt export, and system-wide dictation |
If neither Superwhisper nor MacWhisper is quite right, Retext might be what you're looking for.
Superwhisper is the better pick for control over which speech and AI models run and free, unlimited local dictation. MacWhisper is the better pick for transcribing interviews, podcasts and recordings and making subtitles for video.
Superwhisper: Pro $8.49/month, $84.99/year, or $249.99 lifetime; one license covers all your devices. MacWhisper: Pro €64 one-time (listed in euros), with lifetime updates; also sold through the App Store.
Yes. Superwhisper's free option: unlimited dictation with local models, up to 2 modes without AI. Paid: Pro $8.49/month, $84.99/year, or $249.99 lifetime; one license covers all your devices.
Yes. MacWhisper's free option: free forever, with file transcription, .srt/.vtt and .txt export, and system-wide dictation. Paid: Pro €64 one-time (listed in euros), with lifetime updates; also sold through the App Store.
Superwhisper runs on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. MacWhisper runs on Mac.
Retext, if you want on-device dictation next to your snippets. Native Mac text expander with built-in voice dictation. Hold right Option, speak, and your words land at the cursor, polished on your Mac (beta) if you like.
Download Retext, turn on Voice Dictation in Settings, and hold right Option to talk.
Sources
Superwhisper, checked October 28, 2026: Superwhisper · Superwhisper plans · Superwhisper text replacements
MacWhisper, checked October 28, 2026: MacWhisper features and pricing · MacWhisper on Gumroad
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