HyperVoice vs Superwhisper
Both run Whisper locally so your audio never leaves your machine, and both now ship on Windows and macOS. Superwhisper is more mature on Mac and adds iOS; HyperVoice is Windows-first, adds Linux, and costs $49.99 once against Superwhisper's $249.99 lifetime.
| Feature | HyperVoice | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows (primary), Linux, macOS (Apple Silicon, beta) | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Where speech-to-text runs | Locally on your machine | Locally on your machine (on-device modes) |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
| GPU acceleration | Vulkan (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) on Windows/Linux; Metal on Mac | Metal on Apple Silicon |
| Speech recognition engine | OpenAI Whisper (11 model sizes) + Parakeet | OpenAI Whisper and other local models |
| Free tier | 500 words/day forever, no card | Non-expiring free tier on smaller local models |
| Lifetime licence | $49.99 once | $249.99 once |
| Subscription | $7.99/month or $79.99/year (adds HyperVoice Cloud AI cleanup) | ~$8.49/month or $84.99/year |
| AI post-processing | Built-in modes + BYOK (OpenAI / Anthropic) | Built-in modes + BYOK |
| Hotkey dictation | Yes — configurable, per-mode hotkeys | Yes — configurable |
Superwhisper is a genuinely good dictation app, and as of 2026 it runs on macOS, Windows, and iOS. An earlier version of this page called it Mac-only — that’s no longer true, and we’d rather correct it loudly than quietly: if we want you to trust the rest of this comparison, it has to start accurate.
Both products are built on the same principle: Whisper runs locally, your audio never leaves your machine, and transcription is fast because it’s GPU-accelerated. So this comparison isn’t local-vs-cloud or private-vs-not. It’s about price, platform center of gravity, and maturity.
Where HyperVoice fits
You want to pay once. HyperVoice Lifetime is $49.99, one-time. Superwhisper’s lifetime licence is $249.99 — five times as much. Subscriptions are near-identical (about $7.99 vs $8.49 a month), so if you’re a pay-once person, this is the clearest single difference between the two products.
You’re Windows-first. HyperVoice was built on and for Windows. GPU acceleration is Vulkan, which means NVIDIA discrete cards, AMD Radeon, and Intel integrated graphics all get fast local transcription — no NVIDIA requirement. Superwhisper’s Windows app is real, but it’s the younger sibling of a Mac-native original.
You use Linux too. HyperVoice ships a Linux AppImage. Superwhisper covers macOS, Windows, and iOS — no Linux.
You want a word-cap-free trial of the real thing. HyperVoice’s free tier is 500 words a day, forever, on the full app — no card, no expiry. Superwhisper’s free tier doesn’t expire either but centers on smaller local models. Both are honest free tiers; try both.
Where Superwhisper wins
You’re on a Mac and want the most Mac-native app. Superwhisper grew up on macOS — Shortcuts, Services, deep system integration, years of polish. HyperVoice’s Mac build is Apple Silicon only and still beta-quality. On a Mac today, Superwhisper is the more mature choice, and we’d rather tell you that than pretend otherwise.
You dictate on your phone. Superwhisper has an iOS app. HyperVoice doesn’t.
You need enterprise checkboxes. Superwhisper advertises SOC 2 Type II compliance and an enterprise tier. HyperVoice is a solo-developer product without those certifications.
What both share
- Whisper running locally on-device — audio never uploaded
- Multiple model sizes to trade speed for accuracy
- GPU acceleration
- Hotkey-driven dictation into whatever app has focus
- AI post-processing modes, with bring-your-own-key (OpenAI / Anthropic)
- Real, non-expiring free tiers
- Privacy by architecture, not by policy
Who should pick what
| If you… | Pick |
|---|---|
| Want a one-time purchase | HyperVoice ($49.99 vs $249.99) |
| Live on Windows, any GPU brand | HyperVoice |
| Use Linux | HyperVoice |
| Want the most mature Mac experience | Superwhisper |
| Need iOS dictation | Superwhisper |
| Need SOC 2 / enterprise | Superwhisper |
Both have free tiers, so the honest advice is: install both on your machine, dictate into the apps you actually use for a day each, and keep the one that disappears into your workflow. If that’s HyperVoice, the $49.99 lifetime means you never think about it again.
Prices and platform support verified against superwhisper.com, August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Superwhisper work on Windows?
Yes — as of 2026, Superwhisper ships for macOS, Windows, and iOS (an earlier version of this page said it was macOS-only; that's outdated and we've corrected it). So on Windows the choice is between two apps with the same core architecture: Whisper running locally, audio never leaving your machine. The differences that matter are price — HyperVoice's lifetime licence is $49.99 against Superwhisper's $249.99 — and center of gravity: HyperVoice is Windows-first (Vulkan acceleration across NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPUs), while Superwhisper grew up on macOS and is at its most polished there.
Is HyperVoice the same as Superwhisper but cheaper?
Architecturally they're close: both run OpenAI's Whisper locally, both are hotkey-driven, both keep audio on-device, both offer AI post-processing with bring-your-own-key. On price they're far apart at the lifetime tier: $49.99 (HyperVoice) vs $249.99 (Superwhisper), one-time in both cases. Monthly subscriptions are comparable (about $7.99 vs $8.49). Superwhisper offers things HyperVoice doesn't — an iOS app and deeper macOS integration — so it isn't just the same product at a different price.
Is there a HyperVoice for Mac or iPhone?
Mac: yes — an Apple Silicon build, signed and notarized by Apple, currently beta-quality and less battle-tested than the Windows build. If you want maximum macOS polish today, Superwhisper is honestly the more mature Mac app. iPhone: no — HyperVoice has no iOS app, and Superwhisper does. If dictating on your phone matters to you, that's a genuine point for Superwhisper.
Which is better for Windows?
This is where HyperVoice has spent its whole life: Windows is the primary platform, and GPU acceleration uses Vulkan, which covers NVIDIA discrete cards, AMD Radeon, and Intel integrated graphics (UHD / Iris Xe / Arc) — so fast local transcription doesn't require an NVIDIA GPU. There's also a Linux AppImage. Superwhisper's Windows app is newer than its Mac original; try both against your own hardware — both have free tiers, so the test costs nothing.
Do both keep my audio private?
Both run speech-to-text on your machine, so your audio never leaves it — that's the architectural privacy both products are built on. In HyperVoice, the optional AI cleanup styles are the one exception: they send text (never audio) to the cloud, and they're opt-in, with bring-your-own-key supported. Superwhisper similarly offers local processing with optional cloud AI features.
What if prices or features change?
Prices and platform support on this page were verified against superwhisper.com in August 2026. If something here looks out of date, check their site — and tell us, and we'll fix the page.
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500 words per day, no credit card, no time limit. Press a hotkey, speak, see text appear wherever your cursor is — and your audio never leaves your machine.
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