Only Wispr Flow lists
Dictation tools. Filler-word removal and formatting, a personal dictionary and snippets, per-app tone, 100+ languages, and Command Mode voice editing on Mac and Windows with Pro.
Facts last verified August 24, 2026
Wispr Flow vs
Wispr Flow vs
Superwhisper
Wispr Flow transcribes in the cloud on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android, with a word-capped free plan and no Linux app. Superwhisper is local-first: it works fully offline with local models on Apple Silicon, has a free tier, and costs less per year. WhisperJot, our app, is also local by default, with one $99/year plan and a Linux beta.
Facts come from each vendor's public pages, linked in Sources. The date above is the earlier of the two registry checks.
| Feature | Wispr Flow | Superwhisper | WhisperJot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where audio is processed | In the cloud. Wispr Flow states that transcription always occurs in the cloud. | On-device with local models or through optional cloud models. Pro users can use their own AI API keys, with separate provider token costs. | On your device by default with Jot Local or Jot Local Pro. Jot Cloud is optional and opt-in behind explicit consent, used only while selected, and audio is never stored on our servers. |
| Works fully offline | No. All dictation requires an internet connection. | Yes, with local models on Apple Silicon. The vendor says Intel Macs work best with cloud models and that offline models only run really well on Apple Silicon. | Yes, with the local engines. |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android; no Linux app. | macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, Windows 10/11 on x64 and arm64, and iOS; no Linux or Android app. | macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon and Windows 10+ x64 are stable; Debian/Ubuntu Linux on x64 and arm64 is beta. |
| Price | Free at $0 with word caps; Pro is $12/user/month billed annually or $15/user/month billed monthly; Enterprise pricing is custom. No one-time option. | $8.49/month, $84.99/year, or $249.99 once for Lifetime. The annual plan costs less than WhisperJot. Enterprise pricing is custom. | $99/year flat; no free tier. |
| Trial and free access | The free plan needs no card. The default Pro trial is two weeks, while qualifying new desktop users start on the free plan instead. | A 15-minute Pro trial, followed by a free tier forever with unlimited use of small AI models. | No free tier; a 30-second browser demo is available. |
| Usage limits | Free: 2,000 words/week on desktop, 1,000/week on iPhone, and unlimited on Android. Pro includes unlimited dictation. | Unlimited use on the free and paid plans; the free tier is limited to small AI models, while Pro adds larger local and cloud models. | Unlimited dictation. |
Only Superwhisper lists
Models and file transcription. Larger local models, cloud models, and audio or video file transcription require Pro. Pro also adds translate-to-English and support for own API keys.
Who each option fits
Choose the tradeoffs that match your work.
Choose Wispr Flow if
You need iPhone and Android apps alongside Mac and Windows.
You want a free plan with no card, even with weekly word caps.
You want filler-word removal, Command Mode, and 100+ languages.
Choose Superwhisper if
You want local models and a forever free tier with small AI models.
You want $84.99/year, an $8.49 monthly option, or a $249.99 lifetime license.
You need an iOS app plus Pro audio or video file transcription.
Consider WhisperJot if
You want on-device dictation by default on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
You want one $99/year plan with unlimited dictation and no model tiers.
You are fine without a free tier; a 30-second browser demo is available.
The honest take
Their strengths
Wispr Flow
Wispr Flow has the widest platform coverage here, with Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android apps. It offers a genuinely free tier with no card, polished AI formatting and Command Mode, and support for more than 100 languages. The tradeoffs are that audio must leave the device for cloud transcription, there is no offline mode or Linux build, and unlimited desktop and iPhone use requires an ongoing Pro subscription.
Superwhisper
Superwhisper has a genuinely free tier with unlimited use of small models and an annual plan that costs less than WhisperJot. It also offers a lifetime license, an iOS app, and audio and video file transcription with Pro. Its privacy policy says it does not collect audio, transcripts, personally identifiable information, or usage data, train on user data, or retain data on servers. The policy does not separately describe data flows for optional cloud models or user-supplied API keys.
Questions
Straight answers.
Does Wispr Flow or Superwhisper work offline?
Wispr Flow states that transcription always occurs in the cloud, so dictation requires an internet connection. Superwhisper works fully offline with local models on Apple Silicon; its vendor says Intel Macs work best with cloud models. WhisperJot, our app, works fully offline with Jot Local or Jot Local Pro on supported Mac, Windows, and Linux systems after the first-use model download.
Does Wispr Flow or Superwhisper have a free plan?
Wispr Flow has a free plan with no credit card, capped at 2,000 words per week on desktop and 1,000 on iPhone, with unlimited Android use. Superwhisper offers a 15-minute Pro trial, then a free tier forever with unlimited use of small AI models. WhisperJot has no free tier; it offers a 30-second browser demo.
Is Superwhisper cheaper than Wispr Flow?
Superwhisper costs $84.99 per year, $8.49 per month, or $249.99 once for Lifetime. Wispr Flow Pro costs $12 per user per month when billed annually, or $15 billed monthly, and includes unlimited dictation. WhisperJot, our app, costs $99 per year with unlimited dictation and no free tier or lifetime license.
Does Wispr Flow or Superwhisper support Linux?
Neither Wispr Flow nor Superwhisper offers a Linux app. Wispr Flow supports macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. Superwhisper supports macOS, Windows, and iOS. WhisperJot, our app, provides beta Debian and Ubuntu builds on x64 and arm64, plus stable macOS 14+ Apple Silicon and Windows 10+ x64 apps.
See the full WhisperJot comparison with Wispr Flow or Superwhisper. For a three-way table, visit the dictation app comparison.
Sources, checked August 24, 2026: Wispr Flow pricing, Wispr Flow data controls, Wispr Flow plans (help center), Superwhisper, Superwhisper pricing, Superwhisper privacy policy, Superwhisper for Windows. Pricing and features change — check each vendor's site for the current numbers.
Choose where your dictation runs.
Use local transcription by default, or explicitly opt in to Jot Cloud when you select it.