Kitsmith / Creator Tools / Superwhisper
Superwhisper
Free (3,000 words trial), then Pro from ≈$8.49/mo (annual and lifetime options also shown at checkout)
Price checked at source September 18, 2026.
AI voice-to-text that types into any app on a keyboard shortcut, with offline and cloud transcription modes.
Our take
The category’s highest-profile pick — used publicly by Andrej Karpathy and Pieter Levels for "vibe coding" — with a genuine offline mode (Whisper models run on-device on Apple silicon) alongside cloud models for lower-powered Macs.
- Price
- Free (3,000 words trial), then Pro from ≈$8.49/mo (annual and lifetime options also shown at checkout)
- License
- Proprietary
- Requires
- macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android; offline models need Apple silicon for full performance — Intel Macs work best with cloud models
- Get it via
- Direct
- Developer
- superwhisper (Super Ultra, LLC)
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What it does
Works offline
Whisper models run on-device, so dictation works with no Wi-Fi — best performance is on Apple silicon.
Custom modes
Predefined and custom modes adjust tone and formatting per app — message, email, code, and more.
Vocabulary memory
Names, abbreviations, and specialized terms are learned once and remembered.
100+ languages
Multilanguage support with optional translation to English.
Meeting assistant
Records and transcribes meetings into automatic notes.
The deal
- Free tier: voice-to-text in any app, meeting recording/transcription, 100+ languages, unlimited use of Whisper models
- Pro from ≈$8.49/mo (monthly shown; annual and lifetime pricing also offered): own API keys, unlimited cloud/local AI models, translation, file transcription
- 30-day no-questions refund on paid plans
Superwhisper — questions people ask
Is Superwhisper free?
Yes — the free tier includes voice-to-text, meeting transcription, and unlimited use of Whisper models. Pro adds cloud/local AI model choice, translation, and file transcription.
Does it work offline?
Yes, using on-device Whisper models — best performance is on Apple silicon; Intel Macs work best with cloud models instead.
Is Superwhisper free?
Superwhisper is free to use with optional paid unlocks.
Does Superwhisper work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — Superwhisper lives in the menu bar, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download Superwhisper?
Superwhisper is available via Direct.
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Listing hand-verified September 18, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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