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Estimated visits per month, across the web app and mobile apps.Visits276.8K/mo
Largest visitor share — 31% of traffic from United States.Top region31%United States

What it is

Overview

A speech-to-text tool that converts voice recordings into formatted text across Mac, Windows, iOS, and web apps. Superwhisper runs on a hybrid build using Whisper for transcription with AI enhancement layers for formatting and context awareness. Content creators and developers make up the core user base, drawn to the custom prompt system that tailors output for different writing contexts. The tool works offline and integrates directly into existing applications rather than requiring a separate workspace.

At a glance

Usability & Quality overview

Inputs
Outputs
Platforms

Best for

  • privacy-conscious dictation
  • Mac users who want polished speech-to-text
  • brain dumps and drafting

Watch out for

  • crashes on longer recordings
  • no cross-device sync
  • pricing and plan changes
Real product, not a wrapperRuns on Whisper

SuperWhisper goes beyond basic voice-to-text by offering custom AI prompts, context-aware formatting that adapts to different apps (emails vs code), real-time translation, and deep system integration across Mac, Windows, and iOS. The offline capability and workflow automation features provide substantial value over just using ChatGPT's voice input.

Strong evidence

Quality score

Updated monthly·931 ratings analyzed·4 sourcesHigh confidence
68/100
90-day trendStable

Superwhisper Privacy-first speech-to-text for Mac and iPhone, with strong cleanup features and offline processing.

Score breakdown
=68/100
User verdict ×40 27Adoption ×22 11Honesty ×16 14Trust ×10 7Value ×12 8Adjustments +332 to reach 100

This score is our editorial judgment, computed automatically from the sources, weights, and dates shown above. It reflects the data we could verify as of October 12, 2026, not a guarantee or statement of fact about Superwhisper. Third-party ratings and quotes belong to their original platforms and authors. Thin data lowers our confidence label, and we say so instead of guessing. Work on Superwhisper? Dispute any datapoint and we will review it, publish your response, and correct verified errors.

Plans

Pricing

Pricing modelFreemium
Paid options from$849 one-time
BillingOne-time

How free is free?

Genuinely free

Full speech-to-text functionality with unlimited use; Pro adds AI models & file transcription

What you get for free

  • Voice to text that works in any app
  • Meeting recording and transcription
  • Support for 100+ languages
  • Unlimited use of Whisper models
  • Custom prompt control
  • Email support

Behind the paywall

  • Use your own AI API keysPro
  • Cloud and Local AI models (unlimited)Pro
  • Language translation to EnglishPro
  • Audio and video file transcriptionPro
  • Priority supportPro
  • SOC 2 Type II certificationEnterprise

Cost to actually use

Based on 39 classified review complaints about rate limits, credits, and billing.

CasualFree tier covers casual speech-to-text needs completely.
DailyDaily use works well with unlimited Whisper transcription.
HeavyHeavy users may want Pro ($849) for file transcription & AI models.

Community feedback

Aggregated reviews

Ratings and quoted comments below are aggregated from third-party sources and reflect those users' views, not SearchTools.ai's.

What reviewers talk about

themes inside the Sentiment pillar — not score ingredients

71Output Quality62 mentions
Scored from 62 mentions · medium confidence
POSITIVE trustpilot

“Incredible Product that will save you ton of time by talking to your computer instead of writing. It's more than just a transcription tool. I've been using SuperWhisper for several months to write my emails, to code, to brainstorm and it's definitely a game changer. We're able to easily create profiles / change models. Also able to translate in real time, which is amazing (ex : speak in english, output in german or any other language) so it can be increadible for international support teams. ”

NEGATIVE google_play

“It's embarrassing that they want to charge a subscription for this given how poorly it performs. It's much worse than my phone's built in dictation. It drops about 1-2 in every 10 words completely, and mishears another 1-2 in every 10 as well meaning you need to spend a ton of time cleaning the text up. It's faster just to type. There's no dictionary for custom words so good luck mentioning anything that's not standard English. Don't waste your time with this!”

POSITIVE reddit

“As someone who has been badly limited in his access to an actual keyboard, this app has been an absolute game changer. I can produce long documents very quickly with little effort, no matter where I'm at, even on my phone. I've only been using it for a few months and haven't even explored perhaps half of what this program can do. I love it; this is absolutely the future for productivity when it comes to office work and coding, at least for me. One thing I do is patch my transcript into an AI”

POSITIVE reddit

“my whole company swapped to it and it’s kinda nice to all be on the same thing. They’re definitely the strongest and most customizable. It’s probably too powerful for some but I like that it has a super high ceiling”

32Value & Pricing21 mentions
Scored from 21 mentions · low confidence
POSITIVE reddit

“Yeah - I got the lifetime plan a few months ago so, I’ve been using Superwhisper for a while now I would say it’s pretty good value if you’re using it daily, especially if you’re using it across different devices. For example, I have an iPhone and my laptop is Windows-based. My license covers both and I have zero usage limits. If you use it for a couple of years, you’ll save money by going for the lifetime deal over the monthly subscription. If you’re not sure, I’d say test it out for a couple”

NEGATIVE trustpilot

“They charged me twice in 3 days, both on the same email, but only provided an invoice for one. They offer to refund one of the charges - but only with the removal of my account. So I'll be left having paid once... for no account. Customer service rude and perfunctory, didn't bother looking into it. ”

NEGATIVE reddit

“I submitted a cancellation request to support@superwhisper.com 2 days ago. However, I haven't received any specific response, and after 1-2 days, a subscription renewal was processed. I don't know what to do when there's no response like this. That's why I'm leaving this message here. I would like you to cancel my subscription and also cancel the payment that was made after the subscription cancellation request. --- updated --- It took a little time, but I got a reply from the developer, and eve”

NEGATIVE reddit

“Wait, is the free tier completely gone now? I don't see a single non-PRO language model in the app anymore. This means I literally cannot use the app at all.”

35Reliability35 mentions
Scored from 35 mentions · medium confidence
POSITIVE app_store

“Valuable time saving Software: This app is so worthwhile for me I’m sick of typing on my MacBook because I have to type a lot of stuff. iPad dictation is generally so hit or mess that it is unreliable. Superwhisper is accurate and fast and really a good use of AI.”

NEGATIVE reddit

“I use Whisper on my iPhone, Macbook Pro, and Windows laptop for specific professional purposes. Now that you understand my scope, I would like to share my concerns: The developers rarely update their software.They almost never respond to community messages on Reddit or through official support channels.Their software is highly buggy and unreliable, which is a deal-breaker for me. During a recent team meeting, I used Whisper on my Macbook Pro to record the session. The meeting lasted approximatel”

NEGATIVE app_store

“Can you fix Start recoding in Haptic Touch?: It opens the app but doesn’t record.”

NEGATIVE app_store

“User beware. Won’t record voice: Was working for about 3 days, I’ve Paid for the monthly service and nothing happens when I record my voice. After recording it says “ no voice found in recording” Very frustrating. And no help sources within the app. Had to reach out on X, but who knows if I’ll hear back.”

21Support15 mentions
Scored from 15 mentions · low confidence
POSITIVE reddit

“Quick update, I contacted support, and Tom was super responsive. They are checking whether a change is needed to work properly with iOS 27 (or whether it's user error).”

NEGATIVE trustpilot

“They charged me twice in 3 days, both on the same email, but only provided an invoice for one. They offer to refund one of the charges - but only with the removal of my account. So I'll be left having paid once... for no account. Customer service rude and perfunctory, didn't bother looking into it. ”

NEGATIVE reddit

“I have never received any replies to all of my emails sent to support@superwhisper.com address.”

NEGATIVE reddit

“I use Whisper on my iPhone, Macbook Pro, and Windows laptop for specific professional purposes. Now that you understand my scope, I would like to share my concerns: The developers rarely update their software.They almost never respond to community messages on Reddit or through official support channels.Their software is highly buggy and unreliable, which is a deal-breaker for me. During a recent team meeting, I used Whisper on my Macbook Pro to record the session. The meeting lasted approximatel”

56Ease of Use44 mentions
Scored from 44 mentions · medium confidence
POSITIVE trustpilot

“Incredible Product that will save you ton of time by talking to your computer instead of writing. It's more than just a transcription tool. I've been using SuperWhisper for several months to write my emails, to code, to brainstorm and it's definitely a game changer. We're able to easily create profiles / change models. Also able to translate in real time, which is amazing (ex : speak in english, output in german or any other language) so it can be increadible for international support teams. ”

NEGATIVE reddit

“I find this app tremendously useful and agree with what everyone is saying about the native macOS integration. It’s a delight to use on my desktop. However, I find the iPhone app really clunky. This could partly be a user issue, but I’m just not sure how to integrate it smoothly into my day-to-day use. I’ve tried using it while typing text messages and in other situations, but switching between keyboards and navigating the app feels cumbersome. Ultimately, I ended up deleting it from my iPho”

POSITIVE g2

“For me, the best thing about Superwhisper is how naturally it fits into using a Mac. I can be writing an email, taking notes, replying to someone, or working in another app and just dictate instead of stopping to type everything out. The transcription is surprisingly accurate, even when I speak quite casually. I also like that it can clean up what I say instead of giving me a word-for-word transcript full of pauses and filler words. It makes voice input actually useful for everyday work. It take”

POSITIVE g2

“Superwhisper has completely changed the way I use my Mac. I normally type at around 80 words per minute, but with Superwhisper I can easily get past 150 words per minute just by speaking. The best part is that it works almost everywhere, so I can use it across different apps without changing how I work. It also cleans up my grammar, removes unnecessary fluff, and turns what I say into much cleaner text. I can basically just talk to my Mac now, which is something I was looking for without realizi”

66Trust derived from dimensions + predator detectionview math

A composite of the quality dimensions weighted by mention volume, then capped by predator / abuse-detection rules.

Reasoning

earned (posterior 0.055): indepRating=87(w0.20) claimAlignment=70(w0.28) vendorReply=55(w0.02) support=21(w0.12) → trust 66

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Capabilities

Key features

Speech to Text

Converts spoken audio into written text in real time or from recordings

Speech Recognition

Transcribes spoken audio into accurate text in real time or from recordings

Transcription

Turns spoken audio from meetings or recordings into searchable written text

Productivity Tools

Automates routine tasks and streamlines daily workflows to help you get more done

The honest take

What users love & flag

Distinct themes surfaced across 931 reviews from 4 sources — each grounded in real review text, ranked by how often it comes up.

What users love10
Transcription accuracy and natural speech recognition
Cross-platform compatibility (Mac, Windows, iOS)
Custom AI prompts and profiles for different use cases
Context-aware formatting for different applications
Real-time translation capabilities
Offline processing capability
System-wide integration across apps
Grammar cleanup and filler word removal
Speed improvement over typing (150+ WPM reported)
Specialized modes for coding and technical content
What users flag10
Recording failures and voice detection issues
Reliability problems with longer recordings
Poor customer support responsiveness
Billing and subscription management issues
iPhone app interface clunkiness
Technical errors with API usage limits
Inconsistent performance across different models
Privacy policy concerns and outdated documentation
Difficulty canceling subscriptions
Context leakage to cloud services when disabled

Questions

Frequently asked

What is Superwhisper?

Superwhisper is an AI-powered speech-to-text tool that converts speech into polished text with intelligent formatting and tone adaptation. It works offline across all platforms and integrates with any app, allowing users to press a keyboard shortcut and start dictating directly into their workflow.

Is Superwhisper free?

Yes, Superwhisper offers a free tier that includes voice-to-text functionality, meeting recording and transcription, support for 100+ languages, and unlimited use of Whisper models. The Pro plan is available as a one-time purchase for $849 (with 40% student discount) and includes additional features like API key usage and file transcription.

Does Superwhisper work offline?

Yes, Superwhisper operates offline, ensuring you can use voice-to-text functionality without an internet connection. This makes it reliable for users who need consistent transcription capabilities regardless of their connectivity status.

What platforms is Superwhisper available on?

Superwhisper is available on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. The platform offers cross-device license activation, so you can use it across multiple devices with a single license.

How does Superwhisper's custom mode feature work?

Superwhisper allows you to create custom dictation modes with specific formatting rules and prompts tailored to different contexts like emails, messages, or documents. These modes optimize tone, structure, and formatting automatically based on your workflow needs.

Can Superwhisper handle specialized vocabulary and terms?

Yes, Superwhisper includes a vocabulary feature that lets you enter names, abbreviations, and specialized terms once. The system remembers these permanently for accurate transcription, making it particularly useful for professionals with industry-specific terminology.

What AI models does Superwhisper use?

Superwhisper uses OpenAI's Whisper for speech recognition along with various language models including GPT-5, Claude, and Llama for text processing and enhancement. The Pro plan allows unlimited use of both cloud and local AI models.

Does Superwhisper support languages other than English?

Yes, Superwhisper supports over 100 languages and dialects. It also includes translation capabilities that can convert voice input from any of these languages into English, making it useful for multilingual users.

Can Superwhisper transcribe existing audio and video files?

Yes, but this feature is only available in the Pro plan. You can upload audio and video files for transcription, in addition to the real-time voice-to-text functionality available in the free tier.

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