Lispr vs Superwhisper: cloud push-to-talk or local models
Last updated 21 October 2026.
Superwhisper runs speech models on your Mac and lets you shape the output with modes and AI prompts. Lispr sends your speech to hosted Whisper large-v3-turbo and asks nothing of you but a key: no models to download, and formatting comes as three ready-made modes.
One question settles most cases. Does your audio have to stay on your machine? If it does, choose Superwhisper. If it doesn't, the comparison below shows where each app pulls ahead. We make Lispr, so weigh this with that in mind.
Side by side
| Superwhisper | Lispr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, custom vocabulary, up to 2 modes | 60 dictation minutes a week, reset Monday; translation, vocabulary and local history included |
| Paid plans | $8.49/month, $84.99/year or $249.99 once | $7.99/month or $79/year |
| Trial | 3,000 words of Pro for new users | 30-day Pro trial on new installs, no card |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android on one license | macOS 11+ (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows 10+ |
| Where speech is processed | Local models on your device; cloud models on Pro | Cloud |
| Works offline | Yes, with local models | No |
| What you download | The app plus the models you choose | About 6 MB on Mac; about 14 MB installer on Windows |
| AI formatting | AI modes such as Super and Mail, on Pro | Off, Light and Concise modes on both plans |
| File transcription | Yes, on Pro | No |
| System audio and meetings | Recording and speaker separation on Pro | No |
| Getting started | License key by email for Pro | No account on the free plan; email sign-in for Pro |
| Teams | Enterprise plan with SSO | None |
What three years cost
| Plan | Superwhisper | Lispr |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly, 36 months | $305.64 | $287.64 |
| Annual, 3 years | $254.97 | $237.00 |
| One payment | $249.99 lifetime | No lifetime option |
Superwhisper's lifetime license costs less than Lispr Pro once you pass about three years and two months on the annual plan.
Where Superwhisper wins
Local processing leads the list. On the free plan your audio stays on your device and dictation works offline. You also get a lifetime license, apps for iPhone and Android, file transcription and, on Pro, meeting recording with speaker separation. If you like tuning output per app, its modes and context awareness go further than anything in Lispr.
Where Lispr wins
Lispr has nothing to configure. Install it, grant Microphone and Accessibility access, and hold the key. It runs on macOS 11 and on Intel Macs, and because the model runs on our side, it doesn't compete with your other apps for memory. The median time from key release to text is 346 ms, measured on our servers across live traffic.
Translation sits on a key. Hold it with the dictation key and the translation lands instead of the transcript, in any of 32 target languages, on the free plan. Lispr also follows mid-sentence language switches across about 99 languages.
On subscriptions, Lispr costs less: $79 a year against $84.99, and $7.99 a month against $8.49.
Limits of each
| App | Limits |
|---|---|
| Superwhisper | Its most-used features need Pro, and setup takes time while you choose models and build modes. Local models take disk space and memory on your Mac. |
| Lispr | It needs a connection, has no phone app and no file transcription, and free dictation pauses at 60 minutes a week until Monday. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lispr cheaper than Superwhisper?
On subscriptions, yes. Lispr Pro costs $79 a year against Superwhisper's $84.99, and $7.99 a month against $8.49. Superwhisper also sells a $249.99 lifetime license, which works out cheaper than Lispr Pro after about three years and two months.
Does Lispr work offline like Superwhisper?
No. Lispr transcribes in the cloud and needs a connection. Superwhisper works offline when you use its local models.
Which is more accurate, Lispr or Superwhisper?
We haven't run a controlled test between the two, so we won't name a winner. Lispr always uses Whisper large-v3-turbo. Superwhisper's accuracy depends on the model you pick: smaller local models trade accuracy for speed, and Pro unlocks larger local and cloud models.
Is Superwhisper worth it?
For many people, yes. The free plan gives unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, and the $249.99 lifetime license pays off for heavy users who'd rather pay once. It fits less well if you don't want to download and manage models, or if you'd rather have dictation and translation working straight after install. That's the case Lispr's free plan covers.
What other Superwhisper alternatives are there?
VoiceInk, Wispr Flow, MacWhisper, Aqua Voice and Apple Dictation. Our Superwhisper alternatives page compares all six with Lispr on price, platforms and limits.
Related pages
Try Lispr free: download for Mac or Windows. macOS 11+ or Windows 10+, no sign-up.
Superwhisper belongs to its owner. Codebridge Technology, Inc. has no affiliation with it.