Whisper vsSuperwhisper
Superwhisper charges $84.99/year. Whisper gives you the same offline, private transcription for $29 once—no subscription required.
Stop Paying Every Year
Whisper (once)
Superwhisper (per year)
Both use the same OpenAI Whisper AI technology. Both work offline. The only difference? Whisper doesn't charge you every year.
Why Choose Whisper Over Superwhisper?
No Subscription
Superwhisper charges $84.99 every year. Whisper is $29 once. Same technology, no recurring fees eating into your budget.
Better Value
In 3 years, Superwhisper costs $254.97. Whisper costs $29. That's over $225 in savings for the same core technology.
No Usage Limits
Superwhisper's free tier limits you to 15 minutes. Whisper has no limits—transcribe as much as you need from day one.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Whisper | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 once | $84.99/year |
| 3-Year Cost | $29 | $254.97 |
| Offline Processing | ||
| AI Technology | OpenAI Whisper | OpenAI Whisper |
| Languages | 99+ | 100+ |
| Usage Limits | None | 15 min free |
| Custom Prompts | ||
| Platform | Mac | Mac, iPhone |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Whisper if you...
- Want to pay once instead of every year
- Don't want usage limits on your transcription
- Prefer simple, focused software without extras
- Value straightforward pricing
- Primarily use Mac for transcription
Choose Superwhisper if you...
- •Need custom AI prompts and modes
- •Want iPhone app alongside Mac
- •Don't mind paying annually
- •Need advanced AI formatting features
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