Superwhisper
System-wide voice dictation with local models, custom modes, and file transcription.
About
Superwhisper replaces typing with voice: a global hotkey starts voice-to-text and types directly into whatever app is focused. It runs Whisper and Parakeet speech models locally on-device, with custom Modes that reshape tone and punctuation per context.
The free tier covers unlimited dictation with small local models. Pro adds larger models, cloud models through the user's own API keys, audio and video file transcription, and translation. A single license spans macOS, Windows, and iOS.
What it can do
- System-wide dictation via global hotkey
- On-device Whisper and Parakeet models
- Custom AI modes with user prompts
- File transcription and 100+ languages
Setup
Download from superwhisper.com; models download on first launch.
Prerequisites
A Mac, Windows PC, or iPhone; a microphone.
Use cases
Works with
Trust score — 7/10
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