Superwhisper vs VoiceInk
Both turn speech into text in any app and can run speech models on your Mac. Superwhisper has a free plan, adds cloud models, AI rewriting modes and meeting notes in Pro, and also runs on Windows, iPhone and Android. VoiceInk is open source, keeps transcription on the device and is a one-time purchase for Apple Silicon Macs.
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Superwhisper
Dictation that writes like you do.
VoiceInk
Open-source, on-device voice typing.
Pick by what you need
Choose Superwhisper if
- You want polished, rewritten text from modes with your own instructions.
- You want cloud models or your own AI keys alongside local ones.
- You also dictate on Windows, iPhone or Android.
Choose VoiceInk if
- You want transcription that never leaves your Mac.
- You prefer one payment to a subscription.
- You want open-source code you can read or build yourself.
The facts, side by side
| Fact | Superwhisper | VoiceInk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Subscription | Free and open source |
| Developer | superwhisper | Prakash Joshi Pax |
| Mac App Store | No | No |
| Homebrew cask | superwhisper | voiceink |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Last commit | – | October 2026 |
| GitHub stars | – | 6.9k |
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Superwhisper or VoiceInk?
Is Superwhisper better than VoiceInk?
Neither is better for everyone. Both turn speech into text in any app and can run speech models on your Mac. Superwhisper has a free plan, adds cloud models, AI rewriting modes and meeting notes in Pro, and also runs on Windows, iPhone and Android. VoiceInk is open source, keeps transcription on the device and is a one-time purchase for Apple Silicon Macs.
Is Superwhisper free?
No. Superwhisper is sold as a subscription.
Is VoiceInk free?
Yes. VoiceInk is free and open source. The source code is on GitHub at Beingpax/VoiceInk.
What else is like Superwhisper and VoiceInk?
Other audio & voice apps on MacWorthy worth a look are MacWhisper (free + pro), Audio Hijack (one-time purchase) and Loopback (one-time purchase).