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Head-to-head · AI Voice Dictation Software

Superwhisper vs Spokenly

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Superwhisper #2 in AI Voice Dictation Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Superwhisper
Spokenly #6 in AI Voice Dictation Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Spokenly

Superwhisper leads on 0 checks, Spokenly 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 · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresSpokenly · 3 of 4

Superwhisper scores higher on our rubric for ai voice dictation software: 8.7 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Superwhisper is the better fit for cross-device AI dictation and transcription. Spokenly is the better fit for offline dictation across desktop platforms.

  • Superwhisper fits best

    Cross-device AI dictation and transcription

  • Spokenly fits best

    Offline dictation across desktop platforms

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Side by side

Feature Superwhisper 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Spokenly 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.8
Ranking #2 in AI Voice Dictation Software #6 in AI Voice Dictation Software
Best for Cross-device AI dictation and transcription Offline dictation across desktop platforms
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $84.99/yr $8.33/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms macOS, Windows, iOS, Android macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Superwhisper 0/4 · Spokenly 3/4
Offline dictation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom vocabulary Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Audio file import Not checked yet Not checked yet
System-wide dictation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Included minutes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • System-wide voice typing works across desktop and mobile apps.
  • On-device offline transcription supports privacy-focused workflows.
  • Meeting capture includes transcription and speaker labels.
  • Unlimited offline Whisper and Parakeet transcription
  • System-wide input works in the active app across four platforms
  • Custom vocabulary, AI instructions, and Mac meeting transcription
Cons
  • Advanced cloud and local model access requires a Pro plan.
  • Enterprise controls are reserved for the Enterprise tier.
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic dictation users.
  • Managed cloud models and text polishing require Pro
  • Custom dictionaries depend on supported models
  • Meeting recording and transcription are limited to Mac
Our verdict

Superwhisper is a voice-to-text and transcription application for individuals and teams. It types dictated speech into other apps, records and transcribes meetings, processes uploaded audio and video, and supports on-device and cloud…

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Spokenly converts speech into text directly in the active application on macOS, iPhone, Windows, and Linux. It suits individuals and small teams that want system-wide dictation, especially when offline operation or control over…

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  1. SuperwhisperAI Voice Dictation Software 8.7Free plan
  2. SpokenlyAI Voice Dictation Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Superwhisper — where it wins

    • System-wide voice typing works across desktop and mobile apps.
    • On-device offline transcription supports privacy-focused workflows.
    • Meeting capture includes transcription and speaker labels.

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced cloud and local model access requires a Pro plan.
    • Enterprise controls are reserved for the Enterprise tier.
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic dictation users.

  • Spokenly — where it wins

    • Unlimited offline Whisper and Parakeet transcription
    • System-wide input works in the active app across four platforms
    • Custom vocabulary, AI instructions, and Mac meeting transcription

    Where it doesn't

    • Managed cloud models and text polishing require Pro
    • Custom dictionaries depend on supported models
    • Meeting recording and transcription are limited to Mac

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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