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Head-to-head · Dictation Software

Superwhisper vs Lispr

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Superwhisper #4 in Dictation Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Superwhisper
Lispr #8 in Dictation Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Lispr

Superwhisper leads on 0 checks, Lispr on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSuperwhisper · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Lispr
  • Most featuresLispr · 1 of 3

Superwhisper scores higher on our rubric for dictation software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Superwhisper is the better fit for private dictation with transcription extras. Lispr is the better fit for multilingual desktop dictation with translation.

  • Superwhisper fits best

    Private dictation with transcription extras

  • Lispr fits best

    Multilingual desktop dictation with translation

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Side by side

Feature Superwhisper 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Lispr 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #4 in Dictation Software #8 in Dictation Software
Best for Private dictation with transcription extras Multilingual desktop dictation with translation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $84.99/yr $79/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Money-back guarantee 30 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Cloud
Platforms macOS, Windows, iOS, Android Windows, macOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Superwhisper 0/3 · Lispr 1/3
Custom vocabulary Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Voice commands Not checked yet —
Offline dictation Not checked yet —
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows, macOS
Language count Not checked yet 99
Privacy model Not checked yet Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Dictates into any application across macOS, Windows, and iOS
  • Supports 100+ languages with offline, on-device transcription
  • Free plan includes meetings, custom prompts, and unlimited Whisper models
  • Dictates in approximately 99 languages with automatic language detection
  • Translates speech into 32 languages while you dictate
  • Inserts text at the active cursor across desktop apps
Cons
  • Audio and video file transcription is reserved for Pro
  • Advanced organization controls are available only on Enterprise
  • Pro costs $8.49 per month on monthly billing
  • Free plan includes a weekly dictation-minute allowance
  • Cloud speech recognition requires an internet connection
  • Runs on Windows and macOS, with no current voice commands
Our verdict

Superwhisper is an AI dictation and transcription application for macOS, Windows, and iOS. It is aimed at people who want to speak into almost any application, record and transcribe meetings, or convert existing audio and video files into…

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Lispr is desktop dictation software for people who want spoken words inserted directly at the active cursor in other applications. It supports approximately 99 languages, detects spoken-language changes mid-sentence, and can translate…

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  1. SuperwhisperDictation Software 8.6Free plan
  2. LisprDictation Software 8.2Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Superwhisper — where it wins

    • Dictates into any application across macOS, Windows, and iOS
    • Supports 100+ languages with offline, on-device transcription
    • Free plan includes meetings, custom prompts, and unlimited Whisper models

    Where it doesn't

    • Audio and video file transcription is reserved for Pro
    • Advanced organization controls are available only on Enterprise
    • Pro costs $8.49 per month on monthly billing

  • Lispr — where it wins

    • Dictates in approximately 99 languages with automatic language detection
    • Translates speech into 32 languages while you dictate
    • Inserts text at the active cursor across desktop apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan includes a weekly dictation-minute allowance
    • Cloud speech recognition requires an internet connection
    • Runs on Windows and macOS, with no current voice commands
  • Superwhisper8.6/10 · Free plan

    A flexible dictation tool with offline transcription, broad language support, and a capable free plan.

    Visit SuperwhisperFull verdict →
  • Lispr8.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A capable multilingual desktop dictation tool with translation, but cloud-only operation limits flexibility.

    Visit LisprFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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