Superwhisper
Privacy-friendly AI voice-to-text for Mac with offline models and custom modes.
What is Superwhisper?
Superwhisper is an AI dictation app that transcribes speech to text in any app, with offline local models for privacy. Custom Modes let you control exactly how it formats and rewrites your words.
Who is Superwhisper best for?
Mac users who want private, offline dictation and power users who want to bring their own AI models and prompts.
How does Superwhisper work?
You dictate into any app and Superwhisper transcribes using local or cloud speech models. Custom Modes and bring-your-own-key access to GPT, Claude, or Llama shape tone, formatting, and structure.
Pros
- Offline local models for privacy
- Generous permanent free tier
- Lifetime purchase option available
- Custom Modes and BYO API keys
Cons
- Best experience is Mac-first
- Advanced models need Pro or your own key
- Setup is more technical than rivals
- Large local models need capable hardware
