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WhisperWizard vs Superwhisper: the closest feature rival.
The closest feature rival. Pick Superwhisper for offline local models and more platforms. Pick WhisperWizard for a plain one-time price and prompts that each own a global hotkey.
Who should pick which
Honest answer first: when Superwhisper wins.
Pick Superwhisper if
- You want offline, local transcription models on your Mac.
- You need Windows, iOS or Android too.
- You want a free tier, or a 3,000-word trial of Pro, before paying.
- You want file and meeting transcription, not just dictation.
- You value a 30-day refund window over our 14 days.
Pick WhisperWizard if
- You want a plain one-time price that is printed on the page: $29, $49 or $69.
- You want your own prompts, each on its own global hotkey, as the main way to work.
- You only use OpenAI and want nothing else to configure.
- You like a small, single-purpose menu-bar app with a six-template starter set.
Side by side
The facts, row by row.
| Compared on | WhisperWizard | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | WhisperWizard$29 once (1 Mac), $49 (2 Macs), $69 (3 Macs) | SuperwhisperFree tier; Pro $84.99/yr ($8.49 monthly), or $249.99 once |
| Two years of use | WhisperWizard$29, plus your own OpenAI usage | SuperwhisperAbout $170 on Pro, billed yearly |
| Platforms | WhisperWizardmacOS 10.13 or newer (Intel), macOS 11 or newer (Apple Silicon) | SuperwhisperMac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Free tier or trial | WhisperWizardNo free tier; a 14-day money-back guarantee instead | SuperwhisperFree tier and a 3,000-word Pro trial |
| Refund window | WhisperWizard14 days | Superwhisper30 days |
| Speech engine | WhisperWizardOpenAI Whisper, then your template on an OpenAI chat model | SuperwhisperLocal and cloud models |
| Your own API key | WhisperWizardRequired: it runs on your own OpenAI key | SuperwhisperPro only, one option among many |
| Custom prompts | WhisperWizardUnlimited templates, each bound to its own global hotkey | SuperwhisperCustom modes |
| Recording history | WhisperWizardEvery recording kept on your Mac: audio, original and processed text | SuperwhisperNot checked |
| Where your audio goes | WhisperWizardStraight from your Mac to your own OpenAI account; no WhisperWizard server | SuperwhisperOn your Mac with local models; the provider with cloud models |
Two years of use
$170Superwhisper
24 months of Pro at the yearly rate ($84.99 a year). The lifetime plan is $249.99 once.
$29WhisperWizard, plus your OpenAI usage
Next to the others
- WhisperWizard once, plus your OpenAI usage$29
- VoiceInk once, 1 Mac$25
- Superwhisper Pro, $84.99/yr$170
- Wispr Flow Pro, $12/mo yearly$288
Switching
Coming from Superwhisper? Read this first.
- 1
Turn modes into templates
Copy the instructions from each Superwhisper mode into a WhisperWizard template, add {{voice}} where your words go, and bind it to a hotkey.
- 2
Reuse your OpenAI key
If you already use your own OpenAI key in Superwhisper Pro, paste the same key into WhisperWizard. OpenAI bills both apps to the same account.
- 3
Know what you give up
WhisperWizard has no local model, so it needs the internet for every recording. If offline matters, stay with Superwhisper.
Notes and sources
Superwhisper draws its prices with JavaScript, so a plain page fetch finds none; we read them in a browser on the checked date. Its pricing lives on the home page; there is no separate pricing page.
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FAQ
WhisperWizard vs Superwhisper, asked.
Does WhisperWizard have local or offline models like Superwhisper?
No. WhisperWizard transcribes with OpenAI Whisper through your own API key, so it needs an internet connection. For offline transcription, Superwhisper is the better pick.
Which is cheaper, Superwhisper or WhisperWizard?
Superwhisper has a free tier. Pro is $84.99 a year ($8.49 a month if you pay monthly) or $249.99 once as a lifetime plan (checked 2026-10-20), so two years on the yearly plan come to about $170. WhisperWizard is $29 once plus your own OpenAI usage.
Can both use my own API key?
Yes. Superwhisper Pro lists your own AI API keys as one option among many. WhisperWizard always runs on your own OpenAI key; there is no other engine.
Still deciding? 14 days to change your mind.
Every plan includes unlimited custom templates, recording history, and all features: one-time purchase, lifetime usage, and a 14-day money-back guarantee if it is not for you.