Honest comparison
Speakeasy dictation vs Superwhisper.
speakeasy. is Mac only today (Apple Silicon, macOS 14+). The download won't run on this device.
Superwhisper is the most feature-dense option: local models that work offline, 100+ languages, and it ships on Mac, Windows and iOS. If offline transcription or Windows matters to you, it's a strong pick.
| Superwhisper | speakeasy. | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free $0 · Pro $8.49/mo · Lifetime license available | Free source build + your Groq provider costs · $5/mo Standard (12 h) · $9/mo Pro (30 h) |
| Free tier | Yes — free plan with must-have features | 5 successful dictations/week + unlimited Practice (hosted) |
| Open source | No — closed source | Yes — AGPL-3.0 |
| Bring your own key | Yes — your own AI API keys on paid plans | Yes — your own Groq key |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, iOS | macOS 14+ Apple Silicon only |
| Works offline | Yes — local models (best on Apple Silicon) | No — internet required |
| Cleanup | Yes — custom AI modes per app | Polish: minimal/balanced/strong, falls back to raw transcript |
Who should pick Superwhisper
- You need offline dictation or local models.
- You need Windows or iOS, or 100+ languages.
- You want a lifetime license instead of a subscription.
Who should pick speakeasy.
- You want open source you can audit and build — AGPL-3.0.
- You want BYOK without a speakeasy. subscription: build the free source and pay Groq separately.
- You mainly dictate long prompts to coding agents on a Mac.
Competitor details checked 2026-09-14 from superwhisper.com; check their site for current pricing.
Whichever you pick, speakeasy. needs an ordinary editable text field. If automatic paste isn't available in a field, the widget keeps your text on the clipboard and tells you to paste. See plans.