Both now run on Windows. The biggest difference is where your speech is processed: Wispr Flow states transcription always happens in the cloud, while Superwhisper offers on-device models. This comparison uses their official pages and adds Whisper Dictator as a third, Windows-only option.
Installed from the Microsoft Store: the app passed Microsoft's review and comes signed by Microsoft, with no Windows warnings.
Available for Windows 10 and 11.
Windows 10/11 (64-bit) · Free tier: 7 transcriptions/day
Wispr Flow's privacy page says transcription always happens in the cloud. Superwhisper's Windows page says its on-device models mean audio never leaves your machine and no internet is needed.
Wispr Flow's free plan lists 2,000 words per week on desktop. Superwhisper's free tier lists unlimited use of Whisper models.
Wispr Flow lists SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA and ISO 27001 certifications and runs on four platforms. Superwhisper runs on four platforms and works offline.
If you are on Windows and want local processing with a one-time price option, Whisper Dictator is a third choice. It holds a key, types into any app, and runs Whisper models on your PC. It is Windows only, so Mac or phone users should read the table below.
A practical read of the comparison table.
You want one cloud service across Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android, and security certifications matter to your team.
You want on-device models and use more than one platform (it lists Mac, Windows, iOS and Android).
You are on Windows only, want local processing, and prefer a one-time price. It does not run on Mac or phones.
Superwhisper's free tier lists unlimited use of Whisper models. Whisper Dictator's free tier is 7 transcriptions per day, which is tighter.
Wispr Flow says audio is deleted after transcription unless cloud storage is on. On-device apps never send audio at all.
Wispr Flow lists $15 per month or $12 per month annual. Check Superwhisper's pricing page for current numbers.
Get it free from the Microsoft Store. The package is signed by Microsoft, so Windows shows no warning. The setup wizard then offers to download a Whisper model (Large-v3 Turbo recommended for most users) while you confirm your email.
Default hotkey is right-Alt (AltGr). Open any Windows app, hold the key, and speak.
Let go of the key. Whisper Dictator transcribes on your PC and types the text into the active field. No paste, no clipboard, no switching windows.
Using each vendor's official pages. Prices and limits change, so confirm before buying.
| Capability | Whisper Dictator | Wispr Flow | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | ✕ Windows only | ✓ Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android | ✓ Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Where speech is processed | ✓ On your PC | ✕ Always in the cloud | ✓ On-device models available |
| Works without internet | ✓ | ✕ No offline mode described | ✓ |
| Free tier | 7 transcriptions/day | 2,000 words/week on desktop | Unlimited Whisper models |
| Paid price as listed | $39.99/year or $99 one-time | $15/mo or $12/mo billed annually | See their pricing page |
| Languages | 99 (Whisper) | 100+ | 100+ |
| Security certifications listed | ✕ None | ✓ SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, ISO 27001 | Not stated on pages checked |
Where Whisper Dictator loses: it runs on Windows only, the free tier is capped at 7 transcriptions a day, and it has no voice commands or custom vocabulary today. Superwhisper's free tier lists more usage than ours.
Every statement about another product on this page comes from the official source listed below, checked on the date shown. Products change, so confirm on the vendor's page before you decide. Statements about Whisper Dictator describe the current Windows app.
The free tier covers casual use. Paid plans are a yearly or one-time purchase.
Enough to find out if voice dictation fits your workflow
Installed from the Microsoft Store: the app passed Microsoft's review and comes signed by Microsoft, with no Windows warnings.
Available for Windows 10 and 11.
~$3.33/month, billed annually
Pay once, own forever. No renewals.
Yes. Its Windows page says it works in any app on Windows 10 and 11, and its home page lists Mac, Windows, iOS and Android.
Its privacy page says transcription always happens in the cloud, and it describes no offline mode.
Wispr Flow lists $15 per month or $12 per month billed annually. Superwhisper has a free tier with unlimited Whisper models and paid tiers; see its pricing page for current amounts. Whisper Dictator costs $39.99 per year or $99 once.
No. It lists Windows, iOS and Android as well as Mac.
Because it covers a Windows-only, local-processing, one-time-price case. If you need Mac or phone support, it is not the right choice.
Install Whisper Dictator from the Microsoft Store and compare it with whichever app you are leaning toward.
Installed from the Microsoft Store: the app passed Microsoft's review and comes signed by Microsoft, with no Windows warnings.
Available for Windows 10 and 11.
Windows 10/11 · Free tier · Works offline