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Superwhisper: cost, fit and limits
Superwhisper is a voice-to-text application from SuperUltra, Inc. that types dictated text into any app using local Whisper models or selectable cloud language models, with modes that change tone and a Meetings feature, offered on a free, Pro and Enterprise basis.
What to know first
Superwhisper has a Free plan that already includes unlimited Whisper models, any-app dictation and 100-plus languages. Pro adds your own API keys, unlimited cloud and local models, translation to English and file transcription. Enterprise is a custom quote with SOC 2 Type II. The Pro price shown on the homepage came without a clear billing period, so verify it first.
Superwhisper at a glance
| Maker | SuperUltra, Inc., Not stated by the vendor |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | $0 (Free plan) |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Dictation Software in 2026, rank 3 of 12 |
| Website | superwhisper.com |
Who Superwhisper is best for
Privacy-conscious Mac users
Offline transcription with local Whisper models is free, and the privacy policy states that data is not used to train models, so nothing has to leave the Mac for basic dictation.
People who change tone by task
Predefined modes (Voice, Message, Email, Formal, Casual, Legal, Chat) and a Custom Mode let one tool format a Slack reply differently from a legal paragraph.
Users who already pay for AI model access
Pro lets you attach your own API keys, so those who hold OpenAI, Anthropic or Google credentials can route clean-up through them.
Superwhisper plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Voice to text in any app, Meetings on Mac only, 100-plus languages, unlimited Whisper models, custom prompt control and email support. |
| Pro | Not confirmed (billing period unclear on the homepage; monthly, yearly and lifetime options exist) | Everything in Free plus your own AI API keys, unlimited cloud and local models, translation to English, audio and video file transcription and priority support. |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | Everything in Pro plus SOC 2 Type II, centralized billing and authentication, model access control, enterprise-hosted models and volume discounts. |
Checked November 2026.
What Superwhisper does
- Super Mode
- An AI-enhanced mode that adapts to what is on your screen, with a menu of language models listed, including GPT-5, Claude Haiku 4.5, Llama 4, Grok 4.1, Gemini 3.0 Flash and Ministral.
- Predefined and custom modes
- Seven built-in modes change tone and formatting, and Custom Mode accepts your own rules and prompts, which is the fastest way to teach the app your house style.
- Local Whisper models
- Whisper Large models run on the device, so transcription works offline. Free includes unlimited use of these, a rarity among tools that also sell cloud tiers.
- Meeting assistant
- Meetings records and summarizes calls with automatic notes. The Free plan limits Meetings to Mac, and the vendor does not describe a bot that joins the call.
- Translation
- Pro translates speech in 100-plus languages into English. This is one-directional on the pages we read, so translating into other languages is not claimed. The pages we read do not claim translation into languages other than English.
How Superwhisper handles your data
Superwhisper's privacy policy states that user data is not used to train AI models or for other machine learning. Local recordings are kept until you delete them, or auto-deleted if you set that. Audio sent to cloud models is not kept after processing, server logs are held for 30 days, crash reports for up to 90 days and request metadata for up to three months. The policy names AWS, Cloudflare and Vercel as infrastructure providers and gives no hosting region. The trust page lists SOC 2 Type II for Enterprise and marks HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA as compliant.
Where Superwhisper falls short in practice
- Unclear Pro price. The homepage text showed a Pro figure with no readable billing period, and yearly and lifetime prices were not shown. Check the checkout page before choosing between them.
- Meetings are Mac only on Free. The Meetings feature is limited to Mac on the Free plan, so Windows-based teams cannot rely on it for recorded calls. The pages show no Windows version of Meetings, so a Windows-based team should test an alternative for recorded calls first.
- No developer API. The pages describe cloud model access through the app and plans, not a public API. Builders who want to call dictation from their own software need another route.
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Superwhisper: common questions
Is Superwhisper free to use?
Yes, there is a Free plan with voice to text in any app, Meetings on Mac, 100-plus languages and unlimited Whisper models. Pro adds your own API keys, translation to English and file transcription. All plans carry a 30-day refund, per the homepage text we read.
How much does Superwhisper Pro cost?
We could not confirm it. The homepage showed a figure for Pro with a student discount, but the billing period was not clear from the text, and yearly and lifetime options were mentioned without prices. Open the pricing page yourself before buying, and use the 30-day refund as a safety net.
Does Superwhisper work offline?
Yes, in local mode. Whisper Large models run on the device, and the Free plan includes unlimited use of them. Cloud models, Super Mode with GPT or Claude options, translation and file transcription need a connection or your own API keys, depending on the setting.
Does Superwhisper train AI models on my voice?
The vendor's privacy policy says user data is not used to train AI models or for other machine learning. Audio sent to cloud models is not kept after processing, while server logs are held for 30 days. Policies change, so re-read it before dictating sensitive material.
Which Superwhisper plan has SOC 2?
Enterprise lists SOC 2 Type II, along with centralized billing and authentication, model access control and enterprise-hosted models, at a custom quote. The trust page also marks HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA as compliant. Pro and Free do not list a SOC 2 report in the text we read.