Where audio is processed
Wispr Flow says speech is always transcribed in the cloud rather than on the device.
Sourced review · Verified August 24, 2026
Wispr Flow review
Wispr Flow review
cloud dictation
Wispr Flow suits people who want dictation across Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android with formatting tools and a free plan. Its transcription always runs in the cloud, so it requires an internet connection.
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Best for: Dictation across desktop and mobile
Strengths
What it does well
Apps cover macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android, giving people who dictate on both computers and phones several supported options.
The free plan requires no card and includes weekly desktop and iPhone allowances, with unlimited use on Android.
Filler-word removal, a personal dictionary, snippets, and per-app tone support writing workflows, while Pro adds Command Mode editing on desktop.
Limitations
Where it falls short
Transcription always takes place in the cloud, so all dictation requires internet access and audio leaves the device for processing.
Free desktop use stops at 2,000 words per week and iPhone use at 1,000; unlimited use there requires Pro.
There is no Linux app or one-time purchase option; Pro costs $12 per user monthly with annual billing, or $15 monthly.
Data handling
Privacy check
Storage controls
Dictation Cloud Storage controls storage of audio, transcripts, and history, but the checked sources do not establish its default.
Training controls
Content sharing for model training is a user choice whose default is not established by the checked sources.
Fit
Who should pick it
Choose Wispr Flow if mobile coverage and cloud formatting match your daily writing routine. Its free plan can suit lighter desktop use or Android dictation within the published allowances.
Our product
How WhisperJot compares
WhisperJot is private by default, with Jot Local and Jot Local Pro processing speech on-device. Local engines work fully offline after the first model download. WhisperJot Local ($5/month) and WhisperJot Pro ($99/year) both include unlimited local dictation, custom vocabulary, voice commands, and local history on stable Mac and Windows apps plus a Linux beta. Jot Cloud is our optional cloud engine on WhisperJot Pro: it is opt-in, runs only while selected, and audio is never stored on our servers. WhisperJot has no free tier; the browser demo offers a short dictation before purchase.
Questions
Wispr Flow FAQ
Is Wispr Flow private?
Wispr Flow always sends speech to the cloud for transcription. Dictation Cloud Storage controls whether audio, transcripts, and history are stored, while sharing content for model training is a separate user choice. The checked sources do not establish either default; consult its privacy policy and storage guidance, then inspect both settings before dictating.
How does WhisperJot pricing compare with Wispr Flow Pro?
WhisperJot costs $99 per year and includes unlimited dictation. Wispr Flow Pro costs $12 per user per month when billed annually, or $15 per user per month when billed monthly, and includes unlimited dictation. Wispr Flow also has a word-capped free tier; WhisperJot does not.
Does Wispr Flow have a free trial or free plan?
Wispr Flow has a free plan with no credit card. It caps desktop use at 2,000 words per week and iPhone use at 1,000 words per week, while Android use is unlimited. Its default Pro trial lasts two weeks, but qualifying new desktop users start on the free plan instead.
References
Sources
Product facts last verified August 24, 2026. Sources include the vendor pages and any supporting references listed below.
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