Overview
Superwhisper — Voice-to-text AI for your entire Mac
Superwhisper is a macOS app that enables voice-to-text dictation anywhere using OpenAI's Whisper model for transcription. It works across all apps, has a global keyboard shortcut, and achieves remarkable speed and accuracy for hands-free typing.
System-wide voice dictation
Whisper-powered transcription
Multiple transcription modes
Custom vocabulary
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureSystem-wide voice dictationIncluded
FeatureWhisper-powered transcriptionIncluded
FeatureMultiple transcription modesIncluded
FeatureCustom vocabularyIncluded
FeatureInstant transcriptionIncluded
FeatureExport and formatting optionsIncluded
PlatformsmacOS
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Excellent accuracy with Whisper
- ✓Works everywhere on Mac
- ✓Very fast transcription
- ✓Keyboard shortcut convenience
! Watch-outs
- !macOS only
- !Requires subscription
- !Needs good microphone for best results
Who it's for
Where Superwhisper pays for itself fast.
— Use case
Hands-free writing
— Use case
Accessibility
— Use case
Fast note-taking by voice
— Use case
Email and messaging dictation
— Use case
Code comment dictation
Community reviews
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A
★★★★★
1 months ago
The best tool I've used
Worth every penny. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
H
★★★★★
2 months ago
Great tool, minor quibbles
Pleasantly surprised by the quality. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. Wish the free tier had slightly higher limits. A staple in my tech stack now.
C
★★★★★
2 months ago
Outstanding experience
Game changer for my workflow. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
C
★★★★★
3 months ago
Exceptional quality and value
Exceeded all my expectations. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates.
S
★★★★★
4 months ago
Decent but has room to grow
Mixed feelings, but ultimately positive. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. The learning curve was steeper than expected.
P
★★★★★
5 months ago
Good for some things, not others
Has potential, but needs polish. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. I'd love to see better export options.
V
★★★★★
6 months ago
Useful and reliable
Good value for the price. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Looking forward to seeing how it improves.
W
★★★★★
6 months ago
Exceptional quality and value
Exceeded all my expectations. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. A staple in my tech stack now.
J
★★★★★
8 months ago
Impressed with the results
Works really well for my use case. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. The UI takes some getting used to. Best tool in this category, hands down.
L
★★★★★
10 months ago
The best tool I've used
Blown away by the quality. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Best tool in this category, hands down.
P
★★★★★
10 months ago
Disappointing experience
Disappointed with the experience. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors. Customer support response times could be faster.
P
★★★★★
1 years ago
Best in class, no question
Blown away by the quality. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. A staple in my tech stack now.
W
★★★★★
1 years ago
Exactly what I needed
Can't imagine working without it now. The AI suggestions are incredibly accurate and save me hours every week. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers.
S
★★★★★
1 years ago
Very useful, mostly polished
Very good, with a few rough edges. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already. Pricing is fair for the value you get. Customer support response times could be faster. Best tool in this category, hands down.
S
★★★★★
1 years ago
Had some issues
Lots of bugs and issues. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow.
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