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Head-to-head · Dictation Software

Superwhisper vs Philips SpeechLive

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Superwhisper #6 in Dictation Software 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from $8.49/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Superwhisper
Philips SpeechLive #11 in Dictation Software 6.7/10 From $12.90/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit SpeechLive

Superwhisper leads on 1 check, Philips SpeechLive on 2, and 1 is 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 · 7.4/10
  • Free planonly Superwhisper
  • Most featuresPhilips SpeechLive · 2 of 3

Superwhisper scores higher on our rubric for dictation software: 7.4 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #11.

Superwhisper offers free plan; Philips SpeechLive doesn't. Philips SpeechLive offers custom vocabulary; Superwhisper doesn't publish it. Philips SpeechLive offers voice commands; Superwhisper doesn't publish it.

Superwhisper is the better fit for private dictation with transcription extras. Philips SpeechLive is the better fit for business and legal dictation workflows.

  • Superwhisper fits best

    Private dictation with transcription extras

  • Philips SpeechLive fits best

    Business and legal dictation workflows

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Side by side

Feature Superwhisper 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Philips SpeechLive 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.7
Ranking #6 in Dictation Software #11 in Dictation Software
Best for Private dictation with transcription extras Business and legal dictation workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $8.49/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms macOS, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Phone, Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Superwhisper 0/3 · Philips SpeechLive 2/3
Custom vocabulary Not published ✓ (best)
Voice commands Not published ✓ (best)
Offline dictation Not published —
Specs
Supported platforms Not published web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, API
Language count Not published Not published
Privacy model Not published 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
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and API environments
  • Supports custom vocabulary, voice commands, and team tracking
  • Includes legal integrations and AI document features
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
  • Basic excludes automatic transcription and speech recognition
  • No free plan is available
  • Offline mode is not supported
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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Philips SpeechLive is a cloud-based dictation and transcription platform for professionals and teams. It supports recording through mobile apps, web browsers, desktop software, and supported voice recorders, with workflows for uploading,…

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  1. SuperwhisperDictation Software 7.4Free plan · paid from $8.49/mo
  2. Philips SpeechLiveDictation Software 6.7From $12.90/user/mo (annual) · 14-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

  • Philips SpeechLive — where it wins

    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and API environments
    • Supports custom vocabulary, voice commands, and team tracking
    • Includes legal integrations and AI document features

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic excludes automatic transcription and speech recognition
    • No free plan is available
    • Offline mode is not supported
  • Superwhisper7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $8.49/mo

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

    Visit SuperwhisperFull verdict →
  • Philips SpeechLive6.7/10 · From $12.90/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    Feature-rich dictation for business and legal teams, with paid plans starting at $12.90.

    Visit SpeechLiveFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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