Comparison · AI dictation
TapWisper vs Superwhisper
Superwhisper and TapWisper both dictate into any app with local or cloud models and your own API keys, and both take bot-free meeting notes. Superwhisper is a paid app (Pro subscription or lifetime licence) with mobile apps and meetings on Mac. TapWisper is free and open-source, includes AI cleanup without a Pro plan, and records meetings on Mac and Windows.
Side by side
How they compare.
Based on public information as of October 2026. Plans and features change — check Superwhisper’s site for the latest.
| TapWisper | Superwhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (MIT open source); cloud models billed by your provider | Free tier (local models, limited modes); Pro $8.49/month, $84.99/year or $249.99 lifetime |
| Open source | Yes — MIT licence | No |
| Platforms | macOS 12+, Windows 10+ (Linux from source) | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android |
| Where AI runs | Your choice: cloud with your own key, local on-device, or self-hosted | On-device and cloud |
| Works offline | Yes, with local models | Yes, with local models |
| Choose your models / own API key | OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Together AI, Soniox, 42 local models, any OpenAI-compatible server | Yes — own keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and compatible providers (Pro) |
| Dictate into any app | Yes — pastes at the cursor in any app | Yes |
| AI cleanup & tone | Yes — filler words, punctuation, tone by app | Yes — custom modes with prompts (Pro) |
| Edit selected text by voice | Yes — select text and speak an instruction | Not confirmed |
| Meeting notes | Yes — bot-free on Mac (macOS 13+) and Windows, live transcript, AI summary | Yes — bot-free, Mac only (added 2026) |
| Account | No account | Not required for local use (reported) |
| Languages | 21 + auto-detect and mixed languages (99 with local Whisper) | 100+ |
Which one?
Pick the right tool for you.
Choose TapWisper if
- You want AI cleanup, own-key models and meeting notes without paying for a Pro plan.
- You want meeting notes on Windows as well as Mac.
- You want open-source software under the MIT licence.
- You'd use voice triggers, snippets and 100 ready-made AI actions.
Choose Superwhisper if
- You want dictation on your phone too.
- You prefer a one-time lifetime licence for a polished commercial app.
- You like building custom modes with their own prompts per context.
FAQ
Good questions.
Is there a free alternative to Superwhisper?
Yes. TapWisper is free and open-source, with local and cloud models, your own API keys, AI cleanup and bot-free meeting notes.
Does Superwhisper run on Windows?
Yes, Superwhisper has a Windows app as of 2026; its meeting notes are Mac-only. TapWisper records meetings on both Mac and Windows.
Sources
Where these facts come from.
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