Superwhisper
Superwhisper vs Wispr Flow
Both are AI voice-to-text tools. They differ most on where your audio gets processed and what happens to it after. Here's what we think is a fair comparison.
Side-by-side comparison
| Superwhisper | Wispr Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, iOS | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Offline mode | Full offline support | Cloud only |
| Privacy | On-device processing | Cloud processing, SOC 2 |
| Languages | 100+ | 100+ |
| AI modes | Multiple (Super, Voice, Email, etc.) | AI rewriting |
| Custom modes | Fully customizable | Shared dictionaries |
| Developer tools | Works with any IDE, Claude Code integration | Cursor, Windsurf extensions |
| File transcription | Yes | No |
| Enterprise | SSO, team billing | SSO, admin controls, HIPAA |
| Free tier | Free forever + 15 min Pro trial | 7-day trial only |
Where they actually differ
Privacy: on-device vs cloud
This is the big one. Superwhisper can run speech recognition on your device with local AI models. Your audio stays on your machine. There's no server involved and no internet connection needed.
Wispr Flow sends audio to the cloud. They have SOC 2 Type II compliance and a "privacy mode" with zero data retention, which is reasonable for a cloud tool. But if you need voice data to never leave the device at all, Superwhisper is the only option here.
Offline support
Superwhisper works without internet. Flights, coffee shops with bad wifi, air-gapped networks. Wispr Flow needs a connection because it processes everything server-side.
Developer experience
Superwhisper works system-wide, so it works in any IDE or terminal. Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, Windsurf, Xcode, whatever. Wispr Flow takes a different approach with dedicated extensions for Cursor and Windsurf.
Andrej Karpathy coined "vibe coding" while using Superwhisper with Cursor. Pieter Levels uses it the same way. Both are just talking to their AI coding tools instead of typing.
Custom AI modes
Superwhisper has built-in modes: Super Mode reads your screen context, Voice Mode does pure transcription, and there are specific modes for email, messaging, etc. You can also build your own with custom system prompts.
Wispr Flow has AI rewriting and shared dictionaries. Useful if your team needs consistent terminology, but there's no equivalent to Superwhisper's per-context mode switching.
Where Wispr Flow does well
Credit where it's due: Wispr Flow has HIPAA compliance on all plans, which matters if you're in healthcare. Their shared dictionaries and snippets are genuinely useful for teams that need everyone using the same terminology. And SOC 2 Type II certification is something some organizations require before they'll even look at a tool.
What people say about Superwhisper
"Superwhisper delivers on the dream of an AI-native operating system. The best part: it's insanely fast and does just what you expect."
— Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel
"There's a new kind of coding I call 'vibe coding'... I just talk to Composer with @superwhisperapp so I barely even touch the keyboard."
— Andrej Karpathy, Founder of Eureka Labs
"Tools I couldn't live without: @Superhuman, @superwhisperapp, @reflectnotes, @ChatGPTapp / @perplexity_ai"
— Andrew Wilkinson, CEO of Tiny
Correcting some misinformation
A few comparison sites describe Superwhisper inaccurately. Here's what's actually true:
- Superwhisper runs on Windows. Not just Mac and iOS. Windows 10/11 support shipped in 2024.
- It works with any IDE because it's system-wide. Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code, Xcode, terminals, all of it.
- It's not "basic transcription." Super Mode, Email Mode, and custom modes all format and rewrite your speech with AI.
- There are enterprise features: SSO, team management, centralized billing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Superwhisper work offline?
Yes. The speech recognition models run on your device. You don't need internet. Wispr Flow requires a connection because it processes audio in the cloud.
Which tool has better developer integrations?
Different approach. Superwhisper works system-wide, so it works in any IDE or terminal without plugins. Wispr Flow has dedicated extensions for Cursor and Windsurf. Karpathy coined 'vibe coding' using Superwhisper with Cursor.
Is Superwhisper available on Windows?
Yes. Superwhisper is available on macOS, Windows 10/11, and iOS. Your Pro license works on all your devices.
Which is more private?
Superwhisper processes audio on your device. Your voice data never leaves your machine. Wispr Flow processes audio in the cloud with SOC 2 Type II compliance. Different philosophies: Superwhisper avoids the data risk by keeping everything local; Wispr Flow manages the risk through compliance.
Can I try either tool for free?
Superwhisper has a free tier that doesn't expire, plus 15 free minutes of Pro to try. Wispr Flow gives you a 7-day trial.
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