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Superwhisper vs WakaScribe

Both stand on dictation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Superwhisper

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Superwhisper offers cross-app dictation, context-aware formatting, and an offline on-device option. Review the trial limit and cloud-model handling if you plan to use cloud processing.

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WakaScribe offers a choice between local dictation and cloud recognition, plus voice-driven text tools. The distinction between local and enterprise cloud data handling is important when choosing a mode.

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The facts

	Superwhisper	WakaScribe
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Pro annual: $84.99 a year	Business mode: €1 per user a month
Plans published	6	5
Maker	Not published	WakaScribe
Website	superwhisper.com	wakascribe.com
On dictation software	#2 of 27	#6 of 27

Superwhisper: what it does well

Works in apps where text can be entered.
Supports more than 100 languages.
On-device models work offline and keep audio local.
Pro trial covers 3,000 words.
Free plan includes email support.

What to know first

Pro features have a 3,000-word trial limit.
Audio and video file transcription is a Pro feature.
Priority support is included with Pro, not Free.
macOS requires version 13.3 or later.

WakaScribe: what it does well

Local mode is free with no word or time limits
Dictation works across browsers and business tools
Cloud mode supports over 100 languages and dialects
Users can create personal dictionaries
Offers three writing styles

What to know first

Local recognition covers major European languages
Enterprise audio is processed through a cloud engine
Mobile keyboards were scheduled for April 2026

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