Superwhisper Pricing (2026): Free, Pro and Lifetime

As of November 2026, Superwhisper's price for its Pro plan is $8.49 a month, $84.99 a year, or $249.99 once for a lifetime license (all USD). There is also a free plan, and one review says Enterprise pricing is a custom quote.

We couldn't view Superwhisper's own pricing page. These figures come from several third-party pricing pages that agree with each other, so confirm the current price on superwhisper.com before you pay.

We make Gubb, a notes app with voice-to-text that appears in the cost table and alternatives below, so weigh our view accordingly. We've tried to describe every option fairly.

Superwhisper price by plan

The lifetime license costs more than it used to. One review notes it went up from about $199 to $249.99.

Superwhisper runs on four platforms: macOS 14 or later, Windows 10 or later, iOS 18 or later, and Android 13 or later. It dictates into any app, offers both offline (on-device) and cloud transcription, and supports 100+ languages.

What the free plan includes, and what Pro is for

One review describes the free plan this way:

• Small local Whisper models
• 100+ languages
• Up to 3 custom modes
• A 15-minute Pro trial

That is enough to find out whether dictating into your usual apps feels natural, and whether the small models handle your voice and vocabulary well.

We didn't find a consistent, sourced list of everything Pro adds, so we won't guess. Before you pay, read the plan comparison on Superwhisper's site and confirm that the feature you need is in Pro. Given the free plan's limits, the two things worth checking are access to larger or cloud models and the number of custom modes.

Your Mac matters too. According to the sources we checked, offline models only run really well on Apple silicon Macs, and Intel Macs work best with cloud models. On an Intel Mac, test the free plan carefully before you commit to a long-term option.

Lifetime vs subscription: when each makes sense

If prices stay where they are, the arithmetic is simple:

• Lifetime vs monthly. $249.99 equals about 29 months of the $8.49 plan ($246.21). Once you pay for the 30th month, monthly billing has cost you more ($254.70).
• Lifetime vs yearly. Two yearly payments come to $169.98. The third, due at the start of year 3, brings the total to $254.97, slightly more than lifetime. So lifetime comes out ahead from year 3.

So:

• Pick monthly if you want Pro for a specific project or a few months, then plan to stop.
• Pick yearly if you expect to use it for one or two years but don't want to spend $249.99 up front.
• Pick lifetime if you already dictate every day and expect to keep doing so for three years or more.

Before buying lifetime, check its terms on Superwhisper's site. Our sources don't say how many devices or platforms it covers, or whether it includes future major versions. Those details decide whether the one-time price is a good deal for you.

Superwhisper cost over 1, 2, 3 and 5 years

This table compares Superwhisper's options with Wispr Flow and with one-time or free options. It assumes prices as of November 2026 don't change and excludes tax. Wispr Flow prices also come from third-party pages that cite its pricing page.

A lower cost doesn't mean you get the same product. Superwhisper and Wispr Flow both type into any app on four platforms. MacWhisper is mainly a file and meeting transcription tool. Gubb puts dictated text only into its own notes. The next section covers what each cheaper option actually gives you.

Cheaper alternatives to Superwhisper

Apple Dictation (free, Mac)

Apple Dictation is built into macOS and works in text fields across your apps. On a Mac with Apple silicon, dictation in supported languages is processed on your device and needs no internet connection. On an Intel Mac, or in a language without on-device support, your speech is sent to Apple. To turn it on, open System Settings and search for "Dictation".

If you mostly dictate short messages and notes in one supported language, try this before paying for anything. Our guide to using dictation on Mac covers setup.

Windows Voice Typing (free, Windows)

Windows Voice Typing is built into Windows. Click into a text field and press Windows key + H (Win+H) to start it. It works in apps like Word, Notepad or a browser. It only enters text, but for basic dictation on a PC it costs nothing. See how to use voice typing on Windows.

Wispr Flow (free tier, subscription)

As of November 2026, third-party pages put Wispr Flow's free plan at 2,000 dictated words a week on Mac or Windows. Mobile limits are lower, and sources disagree on Android. Pro is $15 per user per month, or $144 a year. There is no lifetime option, so by year 2 the yearly plan has cost more than Superwhisper's lifetime license. Wispr also has offers for students and educators, so check its students page if that applies to you.

Like Superwhisper, it types into any app on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android, and syncs your personal dictionary and settings between them. Full details are in our Wispr Flow pricing breakdown.

MacWhisper (free tier, one-time Pro)

MacWhisper runs Whisper and other speech models on your Mac. Its free tier transcribes files with local models, exports TXT, SRT and VTT, and includes basic dictation. Reviews from October and November 2026 put the direct Pro license at €64 one-time. Sources disagree, though, so check the price on macwhisper.com.

It suits you if you mainly transcribe recordings or meetings rather than dictating into other apps. It is Mac only, and recent versions need macOS 15 or later. Compare the two in Superwhisper vs MacWhisper.

Gubb ($59 one-time)

Gubb is a small notes app that includes voice-to-text. Bought from gubb.net, it costs $59 once for a lifetime license that activates on up to 3 devices. It transcribes on your device with a Whisper model you download inside the app (Small, Medium or Large), so there is no monthly or per-minute AI fee. The same window also has notes with Markdown shortcuts, clipboard history, timers and break reminders.

If you're comparing it with Superwhisper, these limits matter:

• Dictated text goes only into the open Gubb note. Gubb does not type into other apps, and it has no dictation hotkey.
• Local transcription is English-only.
• Only the first 30 seconds of each recording are transcribed.

Gubb fits if you want to speak short ideas into a notes window. It doesn't replace Superwhisper for dictating into email, chat or documents. The Mac download comes with a 7-day free trial, and Gubb is also on the Microsoft Store for Windows.

Which option to pick

• Use Apple Dictation or Windows Voice Typing if you only need occasional dictation in one supported language and don't want to pay.
• Use Superwhisper's free plan if you want to see whether on-device dictation into any app suits you before spending money.
• Pay for Superwhisper monthly or yearly if you need Pro for a limited period.
• Buy Superwhisper lifetime if you dictate daily and expect to keep doing so for three years or more.
• Choose Wispr Flow if its free weekly word allowance covers you, or you want the same dictation setup on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android and don't mind a subscription.
• Choose MacWhisper if your main job is transcribing audio or video files.
• Choose Gubb if you want quick English voice notes plus a scratchpad, clipboard history and timers for one payment, and don't need dictation in other apps.

If you're leaning away from Superwhisper, our Superwhisper alternatives page compares the options in more detail.