Superwhisper
Meeting transcription
Transcribe meeting recordings on your device
Superwhisper records and transcribes meetings on your device. It captures audio from Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and other apps, then gives you a transcript with speaker labels. Everything stays local.
How it works
Record, transcribe, or dictate
Superwhisper can record audio directly from meeting apps like Zoom, Teams, Discord, Slack, and more. When the meeting is over, you get a transcript with speaker labels. Everything is processed on your device. You can also drop in existing recordings if you captured the audio yourself.
The second is dictation. After a call, hit your keyboard shortcut and talk through what happened. "Marketing wants the landing page done by Friday, Jake is handling the API integration, we need to follow up with the design team next week." Super Mode formats that into clean notes you can paste into Notion, Slack, or wherever you keep track of things.
Some people use both. Transcribe the full recording for the record, then dictate a quick summary with action items for the team.
Comparison
How it compares for meeting transcription
| Superwhisper | Otter.ai | MacWhisper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting recording | Records from device | Joins as bot | Records from device |
| File transcription | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline processing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Speaker detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live dictation | Yes | No | No |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iOS | Web, iOS, Android | Mac only |
| Price | From $8/mo | From ~$17/mo | ~$80 one-time |
Use cases
When to use Superwhisper for meetings
Superwhisper records meetings directly from your device and transcribes with speaker labels. It handles Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Discord, Slack, and more. Nothing gets uploaded. If your meetings involve sensitive topics or your company has strict data policies, that matters.
It also works well if you just want to quickly dictate a summary after a call. Instead of typing up notes, you talk through the key points and Super Mode cleans it up into something readable.
The main difference from something like Otter.ai: Superwhisper doesn't join as a visible bot in the call. It records audio from your device in the background. Some people prefer that because participants don't see a "bot has joined" notification.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Superwhisper record meetings?
Yes. Superwhisper can record audio from meeting apps like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet, then transcribe the recording with speaker labels. It doesn't join as a bot like Otter.ai does, but it captures the audio from your device and transcribes it locally.
What audio and video formats does it support?
MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, WEBM, OGG, and most other common formats. If Zoom or Teams exported it, Superwhisper can almost certainly transcribe it.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The AI models run on your device, so you don't need an internet connection. The audio file never leaves your machine. This matters if you're dealing with confidential meetings or working somewhere with unreliable connectivity.
Can it detect different speakers?
Yes. Superwhisper supports speaker detection and labels speakers in the transcript.
How does it compare to Otter.ai?
Different tools for different situations. Otter.ai joins your meetings live, transcribes in real time, and tags speakers. It runs in the cloud and requires a subscription starting around $17/month. Superwhisper transcribes recordings offline on your device, and also works as a general dictation tool for typing anywhere. It starts at $8/month. If you need a live meeting bot, use Otter. If you want private file transcription and voice typing across your whole system, Superwhisper covers more ground.
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