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NeowisprvsSuperwhisper

Looking for a Superwhisper alternative? Superwhisper is powerful but pricey and complex. NeoWispr delivers the same core promise, offline dictation on the Mac, for €39 once instead of a subscription or $249 lifetime, and translates live while you dictate.

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Free in beta · macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon

Head to head

Feature by feature

Honestly compared — including where Superwhisper comes out ahead.

Feature
Neowispr Recommended
S Superwhisper
ProcessingWhere recognition runs
NeoWispr 100% offline on the Apple Neural Engine
Superwhisper Offline on Apple Silicon, plus optional cloud models
EngineSpeech recognition model
NeoWispr FluidAudio Parakeet (Neural Engine) Faster on Apple Silicon
Superwhisper Whisper models
PricePricing model
NeoWispr €39 one-time (free during beta) One-time
Superwhisper $8.49/mo, $84.99/yr or $249.99 lifetime
Live translationTranslate while dictating
NeoWispr Yes, live while you dictate Unique to NeoWispr
Superwhisper Translation to English only
PlatformSupported systems
NeoWispr macOS 14+, Apple Silicon
Superwhisper macOS, Windows, iOS Also Windows/iOS
FocusWhat the app focuses on
NeoWispr Fast dictation, one clear job
Superwhisper Mode system, meeting transcription, file transcription More features

Strengths

What each app is better at

Where NeoWispr is better

  • One €39 price, no subscription, no $249 lifetime
  • Live translation into several languages while dictating
  • Parakeet on the Neural Engine instead of Whisper, instant
S

Where Superwhisper is better

  • Modes for email, notes, meetings and more
  • Meeting and file transcription with speaker separation
  • Also available for Windows and iOS
NeoWispr is the better choice

You just want to dictate offline, pay once and translate live, without a mode setup.

Looking for a Superwhisper alternative? Superwhisper is powerful but pricey and complex. NeoWispr delivers the same core promise, offline dictation on the Mac, for €39 once instead of a subscription or $249 lifetime, and translates live while you dictate.

Download NeoWispr free
Superwhisper fits better

You need meeting transcription, a mode system or Windows/iOS support.

You need meeting transcription, a mode system or Windows/iOS support.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is NeoWispr cheaper than Superwhisper?

Yes. NeoWispr is €39 once (free during the beta). Superwhisper runs on a subscription from $8.49/mo or $249.99 lifetime.

Do both run offline?

Yes, both can transcribe on-device. NeoWispr defaults to the Apple Neural Engine (Parakeet), Superwhisper uses Whisper models with optional cloud.

Can NeoWispr translate while dictating?

Yes. Name the target language and keep speaking, the text is inserted already translated. Superwhisper only translates to English.

Rather try it yourself?

Free in the open beta.

Option+Space, speak, done.

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