Superwhisper
superwhisper is an AI-powered voice-to-text tool specifically designed for macOS. It offers the ability to convert spoken words into text w...
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What is Superwhisper?
Superwhisper is an AI-powered voice-to-text application for macOS, Windows, and iOS that transforms spoken words into polished, formatted text. It lets users write up to 5x faster using their voice, working in any app including Slack, Gmail, Cursor, Notion, and email clients. The tool operates completely offline for privacy, provides accurate transcription with clean punctuation, and uses AI formatting to produce professional-quality output hands-free.
Key features include offline operation, 100+ language support with translation to English, predefined modes for different contexts (Voice, Message, Email, Formal, Casual, Legal, Chat), custom modes with full control over tone and formatting, clipboard integration for automatic pasting, meeting assistant with recording and automatic notes, file transcription for audio/video uploads, push-to-talk mode, custom shortcuts, and Super Mode which adapts to your screen for smart results. Users can bring their own AI API keys, choose from models like GPT-5, Claude Haiku 4.5, Llama 4, Grok 4.1, and Gemini 3.0 Flash, and build custom modes with specialized prompts.
Superwhisper is designed for creators, writers, productivity enthusiasts, developers using agentic coding tools like Cursor and Claude Code, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to write faster without typing. It's particularly valuable for people who do vibe coding, take meeting notes, write emails and messages, create YouTube scripts, write blog posts, draft research summaries, and perform brain dumps. Hundreds of thousands of users from startups to industry leaders rely on it.
Superwhisper pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free plan: $0/month with voice-to-text in any app, meeting recording and transcription, 100+ language support, unlimited use of small AI models, custom prompt control, and email support. Pro plan: $8.49/month (40% off for students), includes everything in Free plus use your own AI API keys, unlimited use of Cloud and Local AI models, translate any language to English, transcribe audio and video files, and priority support. Pro Monthly: $14.99/month, Pro Annual: $149.99/year, Pro Lifetime: $499.99. Enterprise plan: Custom pricing with everything in Pro plus SOC 2 Type II certification, centralized billing and authentication, model access control, Enterprise hosted models, and volume discounts. 30-day refund available for all plans.
Superwhisper pros
- Works completely offline without Wi-Fi
- Writes up to 5x faster than typing
- Supports 100+ languages and dialects
- Translates any language to English
- Works in any app including Slack, Gmail, Cursor, Notion
- Automatic clipboard integration - no copy/paste needed
- Predefined modes for Formal, Casual, Legal, Chat tones
- Custom modes with full prompt and formatting control
- Choose from GPT-5, Claude Haiku 4.5, Llama 4, Grok 4.1, Gemini models
- Bring your own AI API keys in Pro plan
- Meeting assistant with automatic note-taking
- Upload and transcribe audio/video files
- Push-to-talk mode for effortless control
- Custom shortcuts to launch and control dictation
- Super Mode adapts to your screen for smart results
- Use your own words - remembers names and specialized terms
- 30-day no questions asked refund policy
- Available on Mac, Windows, and iOS
- License activates on unlimited devices
- SOC 2 Type II certified for Enterprise teams
Superwhisper cons
- Offline models only run well on Apple Silicon Macs
- Intel Macs require Cloud models for best performance
- Free tier has limited AI model access
- Free tier limited to 15 minutes of Pro features trial
- Pro Lifetime plan costs $499.99 which is expensive
- No Linux support mentioned on website
- Requires macOS 12 or later for Mac users
- Dependent on AI model quality for accuracy
Frequently asked questions about Superwhisper
Can I try Superwhisper Pro features for free?
Yes, you can try the Pro features for 15 minutes of recording for free. After that, the free tier features are available to you forever. There is a no questions asked refund within 30 days of purchase that will always be honored.
What Macs work best with Superwhisper?
Intel Macs work best with Cloud models. Offline models only run really well on Apple Silicon Macs. For the best offline experience, use an Apple Silicon Mac.
Can I use my license on multiple devices?
Yes, you can activate your license on as many of your devices as you like. This includes Mac, Windows, and iOS devices.
Which AI models can I use with Superwhisper?
Superwhisper offers GPT-5 (most popular), Claude Haiku 4.5, Llama 4, Grok 4.1, Gemini 3.0 Flash, Ministral, and custom models. Free tier includes unlimited use of small AI models, while Pro gives unlimited use of Cloud and Local AI models.
Does Superwhisper work offline?
Yes, Superwhisper works offline so you can transcribe anytime without Wi-Fi. All processing is done on your device for maximum privacy and data security.
What apps does Superwhisper work with?
Superwhisper works anywhere you can type, including Slack, Gmail, Cursor, Notion, Notes, Telegram, WhatsApp, Word, Google Docs, Jira, and any other site or app where you can input text.
How many languages does Superwhisper support?
Superwhisper supports 100+ languages and dialects. It can also translate any of these languages to English. The Pro plan unlocks translation features.
What is Super Mode?
Super Mode is an AI-enhanced mode that adapts to your screen for smart results. It provides context-aware transcription and formatting based on what you're viewing.
Can I create custom dictation modes?
Yes, you can create custom modes designed for your specific tasks. Custom Mode lets you define how Superwhisper thinks, writes, and formats down to the finest detail, including formatting rules, structure preferences, and specialized prompts for different tasks.
Does Superwhisper integrate with coding tools?
Yes, Superwhisper works seamlessly with Cursor, Claude Code, Open Code, Amp, Codex, and any other agentic coding app. You can drive an entire fleet of agents without touching your keyboard, allowing you to talk through changes and skip typing.